In second place is M/V FUREVIK, for the second consecutive year. In a shared 3rd place, we find: M/V SVITZER GAIA, M/V BOB, M/V BOSS og M/V FREJA. Each year, the FMA rewards a ship under Faroese flag with the honor “Ship of the Year”, acknowledging that the demands from authorities, cargo owners and authorities…
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New educational and qualification requirements to manning subject to the IGF Code
Executive Order on specific qualification requirements to manning on ships subject to the IGF Code. On 1 July 2018 executive order on qualification requirements to manning on ships subject to the IGF Code entered into force. According to the executive order the master on board a ship subject to the IGF Code shall ensure that…
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New qualification requirements to seafarers operating in polar waters
On 1 July 2018, executive order on qualification requirements to manning on ships operating in polar waters entered into force. According to the provisions of the executive order, the masters and all navigation officers on ships operating in polar waters shall hold a certificate of proficiency for service on these ships. Furthermore, it is stipulated…
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ISO certificate renewed
Auditors from Force Certification A/S have been auditing the FMA for the last few days. The purpose of the audit has been to determine whether the quality certificate can be renewed. The result of the audit is, that the FMA will receive the renewed certificate without any deviations. The new certificate will be valid until…
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