The STCW '78 convention agreement was the first to
establish basic requirements on training, certification and
watchkeeping for seafarers on an international level. The
convention prescribes minimum standards on training,
certification and watchkeeping for seafarers that
governments are required to meet or exceed.
The convention was heavily amended in 1995, and for the
first time included requirements for the training and
certification of English language. According to the STCW
'95 convention agreement, all seafarers at every level need
some ability to communicate in English.
At Business English Services we provide
English language
training for seafarers at all levels and provide a testing
and certification programme that is in full agreement with
the provisions and requirements of the STCW '95 convention.
Our
certificates
are recognised by and have been given Certificate of
Equivalent Competency status by the UK Maritime &
Coastguard Agency
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