Mutual recognition of maritime training and certification of competency of seafarers between UAE and KSA

Mutual recognition of maritime training and certification of competency of seafarers between UAE and KSA

- Al Mazrouei: The wise leadership in both the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are keen to enhance strategic cooperation and economic, trade and development integration between the two countries

- Al-Thonayan: The MoU will contribute to the progress of the maritime sector in both countries in line with our shared vision to ensure the efficiency of workers in the maritime sector

- Al Malek: The UAE is committed to providing quality maritime education and training. Certificates issued by competent bodies in the UAE are based on the highest international standards.

London, UK: In line with their shared vision to ensure the highest standards of maritime safety, and within the outcomes of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) and the Transport General Authority (TGA) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for mutual recognition of maritime certificates issued in both countries. This is in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 1978, and its amendments.

In the presence of H.E. Suhail Al Mazrouei, The UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and officials and maritime strategic partners from both sides, the MoU was signed