Seafarers

Hong Kong is a centre for employing well-trained seafarers. Some 870
Hong Kong officers and ratings serve on foreign-going ships flying flags
of more than 17 different maritime administrations. The Marine
Department's Mercantile Marine Office registers Hong Kong seafarers and
regulates and supervises their engagement on board ships.

The Marine Department's Seafarers' Certification Section monitors
training provided to seafarers and examines candidates for certificates
of competency. Measures have been taken to give full effect to the
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 and its 1995 amendment.

The Hong Kong Seamen's Training Centre, a modern and well-equipped
learning institute operated by the Vocational Training Council, provides
training courses for new entrants and in-service training. The falling
recruitment of local seafarers nevertheless continues to remain a major
concern. Hong Kong shipping companies continue to sponsor cadets and
trainees joining the Seamen's Training Centre.

 

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