DGS Circular 31/2025: Ban on Fake Maritime Certificates & Essential STCW Safety Guidelines
On July 18, 2025, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) released Circular No. 31/2025—a critical directive aimed at eliminating fake maritime certifications and strengthening the standards of crew training under international maritime conventions. The circular reiterates compliance with STCW, SOLAS, and ISM Code regulations and puts the responsibility on shipowners, RPSL agencies, and seafarers to … Read more