MOU provides new pathway for yachtsmen to gain STCW seafarer qualifications
11 January 2010Today AMSA 's Chief Executive Officer, Graham Peachey, met with the CEO of Yachting Australia (YA), Mr Phil Jones, to sign an MOU that facilitates a pathway for holders of Yachtmaster Offshore qualifications to have their qualifications recognised within AMSA’s proposed STCW near coastal seafarers qualification structure, under AMSA’s “Tinny to Tanker” initiative. Yachting Australia (YA) is an incorporated association whose constitutional members are the eight State and Territory Member Yachting Associations (MYA), and is the peak National governing body for the sport of yachting in Australia. It is also recognised by the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Institute of Sport, the Australian Olympic Committee and the International Sailing Federation. At various forums YA made it known to AMSA that there was a pressing need for a proportion of Australian yachting personnel to hold Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) qualifications to allow them to gain employment in the local and international yachting industry around the Australian coast. AMSA’s review of Marine Orders Part 3 (MO3) has given rise to this opportunity, and today signifies a new and exciting phase for both AMSA and Yachting Australia. |
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