Spain and Egypt agree on mutual recognition of Spanish seafarers' certificates on Egyptian vessels
10 Jun 2026Effective: 19 Aug 201378 views
Who is affected:
Spanish seafarers and maritime personnel with STCW certificates working on vessels flying the Egyptian flag
Summary
Spain and Egypt formalize the recognition of competency certificates for Spanish seafarers to work on vessels flying the Egyptian flag. The agreement regulates verification, validity and notification of changes in maritime qualifications.
Detailed analysis
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This international administrative agreement, signed in 2013 and published in the BOE in June 2026, allows Spanish seafarers with STCW certificates to work on vessels under Egyptian flag through formal recognition of their certificates by Egypt. It establishes procedures for verifying the authenticity of certificates wi…
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