Cabinet Regulation No. 895 of 2005 on Certification of Seafarers

Subject

Fisheries, Sea

Keyword

Fishing vessel Governance Procedural matters Navigation Certification Education Registration

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Regulation prescribes the procedures and criteria according to which the Registry of Seamen of valsts akciju sabiedrības "Latvijas Jūras administrācija" [State joint stock company Maritime Administration of Latvia] shall certify seafarers. This Regulation shall apply to all seafarers wishing to be certified in the Republic of Latvia. Upon certifying seafarers, the Latvian Registry of Seamen shall organise an assessment of competency of seafarers, granting of a specific qualification or revalidation thereof and issue a certificate of competency, an endorsement of the certificate of competency, a certificate of proficiency or the national certificate of competency, as well as register such certificates and the documents related to the issuance thereof. Notably, the Regulation provides for certification of the personnel of a fishing vessel.

Full text

English/Latvian

Website

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References - Legislation

Implements

Maritime Administration and Marine Safety Law (2002)

Legislation | Latvia | 2002 (2019)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Navigation, Institution, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Governance, Territorial sea, Coastal zone management, Harbour, Hazards, Public health, Protection of environment, Survey/mapping

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2002/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending the Directives on maritime safety and the prevention of pollution from ships.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX