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52 states recognise Georgian seafarers’ certificates

In 2020, Georgia received recognition from Australia and the United Kingdom, which means that two more job markets have been opened for Georgian seafarers and crewing companies. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.

Agenda.ge, 18 Jun 2020 - 15:35, Tbilisi,Georgia

The certificates of Georgian seafarers are recognised by 52 countries around the world, announces the Georgian Ministry of Economy.

"In 2020, we received recognition from two very important countries, Australia and the United Kingdom, which means that two more job markets have been opened for Georgian seafarers and crewing companies. Both countries have very high standards, so the recognition of Australia and the United Kingdom can be considered [a display of] trust towards Georgian seafarers and the Georgian maritime education", says the Ministry of Economy.

In addition, with the recognition of the United Kingdom, Georgian sailors will be able to work on ships sailing under the flags of the Cayman Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, Bermuda and other territories dependent on Britain, the ministry says.

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