The CES test is a mandatory exam for certification and employment of seafarers
CES (Crew Evaluation System) is an international qualification exam that seafarers must pass upon receiving their first or subsequent command rank, as well as to confirm their certification. ✅ Where to officially take the exam: 🔘Kyiv – 23 Preobrazhenska St.🔘Odesa – 39 Grushevskoho St.🔘Warsaw – Jagiellonska, 53 Exam Cost: 📍Kyiv, Odesa — 4800 UAH (trial […]
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How do I verify my Certificate of Competence/GMDSS?
❓ What are the conditions, deadlines, and documents required for verification? Let’s break it down step by step. ❗️ Important!It is not possible to verify a Certificate of Competence/GMDSS issued through the Seafarer’s Account (with a QR code). First, you must complete the procedure for replacing the certificate with a government-issued one. 🟢 VerificationVerification is […]
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AMS in the US: What is it and why should a seafarer know it?
A seafarer recently contacted us with the question:💬”What is an AMS and how do I fill it out?” AMS (Automated Manifest System) is a US automated system through which a shipowner or agent submits cargo and crew information to the port in advance. 🎓 Important for seafarers: 🔘 The data is entered by the company/agent, […]
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Who has the right to refill fire extinguishers on board a vessel?
A recent controversy has arisen: can the crew refill portable fire extinguishers themselves if they are rechargeable? 🤔 💬 The answer is clear: NO. Only certified shore service. What do the rules say? 🔘 SOLAS II-2/10.3.4:Maintenance and refilling must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and international standards. 🔘 IMO MSC.1/Circ.1432:Refilling of […]
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IMO against US pressure
Member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are tired of Washington’s threats to disrupt the October vote on shipping decarbonization rules The US is considering tariffs, visa restrictions and port charges against countries that support the new climate framework. In private conversations, delegates call this outright “blackmail” To pass a decision, it is necessary: […]
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