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Directive (EU) 2019/11592018/0162(COD)COM(2018)315

Training of seafarers including the mutual recognition of certificates by Member States

Stage
In force, reached 12 Jul 2019
In force
In force since 1 Aug 2019 · CELEX 32019L1159
Transposition deadline
2 Aug 2021
Procedure
Ordinary legislative procedure
Lead DG
DG MOVE
Last activity
1 Aug 2019
2 entries · record as of 30 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 12 Jul 2019.

  1. 24 Jul 2018
    • Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Training of seafarers including the mutual recognition of certificates by Member States · Commission
  2. 12 Jul 2019
    • Published in the Official Journal
33 amendments

Amendments

Tabled on 29 Mar 2019. The texts are in the amendment documents below.

By committee

  • TRAN33

By article

  • Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 46
  • Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a3
  • Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b3
  • Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
  • Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)1
  • Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)1
  • Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a1
  • Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a a (new)1
  • Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 71
  • Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a1
Show 13 more provisions
  • Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 91
  • Recital 11
  • Recital 10 a (new)1
  • Recital 10 b (new)1
  • Recital 2 a (new)1
  • Recital 3 a (new)1
  • Recital 51
  • Recital 6 a (new)1
  • Recital 71
  • Recital 81
  • Recital 91
  • Recital 9 a (new)1
  • Recital 9 b (new)1
9 documents

Documents

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1 consultation

Consultations on it

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ConsultationFeedback deadlineFeedback received
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Summary

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This regulation updates and harmonizes EU standards for seafarer training and certification to align with international conventions, ensuring a skilled maritime workforce. It affects shipping companies, maritime training institutions, and seafarers across the EU. The legislation is currently in force.

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