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Frequently Asked Questions

Article VIII of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, regulates the issue of a dispensation by a Flag State, however, the Convention stresses “in circumstances of exceptional necessity” and therefore a continuing difficulty to crew a vessel with fully-qualified personnel does not qualify for dispensation.

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If all required supporting documents and the relevant fees have been included it may take up to 5 working days from the day an application has been received.

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