The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) informed that – although given recommendations by the IMOcirculars to the Port Authorities – the Paris MOU continues to regard as a lack (deficiency ) , which will be recorded , for missing Security Certificates (Security-Related training) of seafarers.

The Paris MOU DOES not accept the recommendations for extension of compliance with the STCW  until 01/07/2015 .Despite the pleas and arguments of the ICS, the attitude of the Paris MOU will be maintained until at least May 2014 when the Commission will convene the Paris MOU and will consider the matter further .

The ICS recommends the following actions if problems arise regarding an inspection by inspectors of Member ports :

1. Ensure that the copies of the two circulars of the IMO are available on board to inform inspectors.

2. Action in the national audit authority given port if a related deficiency was imposed by a PARIS MOU inspector with insufficient justification for the training of​ ​seafarers in security matters.
   

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