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Maritime Authority calls for stronger seafarer standards
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has called for stronger assessment and certification standards for seafarers to ensure that maritime personnel meet evolving international competency requirements and remain competitive in the global shipping industry.
New approaches A Technical Officer of the IMO’s Maritime Training and Human Element Section and facilitator of the workshop, Milton Alfredo de Jesus Baron Perico, said the programme was designed to expose participants to current approaches to seafarer assessment, examination and certification.
Technology He indicated that rapid technological advancement, automation and changing operational requirements were transforming the maritime industry, making continuous training and professional development of assessors and examiners increasingly important.
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