On Aug 23, the department ordered the revocation of school accreditation as well as credentials for all maritime training courses at Chemstar Maritime School. The Marine Department has revoked accreditation and credentials for four maritime training institutions after it was revealed they had issued false certificates. On Aug 23, the department ordered the revocation of school accreditation as well as credentials for all maritime training courses at Chemstar Maritime School. On May 23, the department issued the same order for three naval training schools it had accredited including the Barter Maritime School, Thai Maritime School, and Inter Maritime School. However, the government is determined to reinforce implementation of existing laws to address problems in the Thai fishing industry that have plagued the industry's reputation for two years.

Source: Bangkok Post September 07, 2017 23:44 UTC