Spain recognizes Ghanaian seafarer certificates for work on Spanish-flagged vessels
11 Jun 2026
Effective: 29 Oct 2012
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Who is affected:
Ghanaian seafarers, Spanish-flagged vessel owners and the Spanish Merchant Marine
Summary
Agreement between Spain and Ghana allowing Ghanaian seafarers to work on Spanish vessels with their certificates recognized. Published in 2026 although the agreement was signed in 2012.
Detailed analysis
PRO
This international administrative agreement, signed in 2012 and published in the BOE in June 2026, establishes the framework for Spain to recognize maritime training certificates issued by Ghana in accordance with the STCW Convention. The Spanish Merchant Marine may issue endorsements validating such certificates for s…
Full official title
Compromiso concerniente al reconocimiento de la formación y certificación para la gente de mar en barcos de bandera española, entre la Dirección General de la Marina Mercante del Reino de España y la Autoridad Marítima de Ghana, hecho en Accra y Madrid el 7 de septiembre y 29 de octubre de 2012.