Accreditation Procedures for Maritime Training Institutions under STCW Convention

The Ministry of Transportation has adopted comprehensive procedures for recognizing and accrediting maritime educational and training institutions according to STCW/78 Convention standards. The decision establishes a regulatory framework for institutional compliance with international maritime training requirements. This replaces Decision No. 146 of 2024 on the same subject.

Foreign maritime training providers, shipping companies with crew training operations, and port service contractors must now comply with formal STCW accreditation procedures administered by the Ports and Maritime Transport Authority. This creates a clearer regulatory pathway for international maritime training institutions seeking to operate in Libya or certify Libyan seafarers. The alignment with STCW/78 standards may facilitate mutual recognition agreements with other IMO member states, potentially benefiting companies employing Libyan crews.