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On Monday 5 December 2011, Regs4ships Limited Senior Surveyor Mark Robinson and Surveyor Robert Aldous were officially appointed as government ship surveyors for Transport Malta (Maritime). Now officially recognised, Mark and Rob can conduct flag‐in surveys as well as perform flag state inspections and annual surveys for all Maltese registered vessels, regardless of size. Regs4ships' two experienced flag state surveyors have been, and are continuing to, work with the Marshall Islands and Cook Islands administrations and are highly adept at helping their clients achieve requirements through a quick, professional and personal service. Mark Robinson, Senior Surveyor at Regs4ships Limited, said: “We are delighted to be representing Transport Malta (Maritime) as appointed ship surveyors and help build upon their yacht, superyacht and shipping registers. We are primarily looking at the superyacht market and have already entered into negotiations with two management companies who are looking to flag‐in some of their managed yachts.” The survey process is quite simple to follow, relying on standards set by international conventions and the commercial yacht code. Mark added: “We will undertake surveys for commercial yacht compliance of any size and tonnage, including pre‐registration and condition surveys. We are able to provide all statutory certification and will attend yachts to conduct the annual compliance surveys required for continued commercial operation.” Through their appointment, Mark and Rob are also available to conduct flag surveys for Maltese registered ships and are available 24hours a day to attend worldwide destinations. Captain Richard Eastham, Chief Executive at Regs4ships Limited, said: “We are pleased to add Transport Malta (Maritime) to the growing number of registries that Regs4ships and Regs4yachts can issue statutory certification on behalf of. It brings us one‐step closer to becoming a single point of contact for all your yacht statutory certification needs.”Regs4ships Ltd +44 (0)23 8098 8631 <a href="mailto:contact@regs4ships.com?subject=Regs4ships%20Ltd%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">contact@regs4ships.com</a> <a href="http://www.regs4ships.com/">www.regs4ships.com</a>

Regs4ships surveyors approved to represent Flag State of Malta

With major changes to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers and Code imminently coming into force, Regs4ships Limited publishes amendments live to their digital maritime regulations service. Fully accepted on 1 July 2011, the Manila amendments agreed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and participating member states mark the first complete revision to the mandatory STCW convention and code since last updated in 1995. This significant re-write is designed to bring STCW up to date and into the 21st Century, ensuring that those who go to sea are correctly trained and certified aboard ships throughout the world. Regs4ships maritime experts have been working round the clock updating their digital maritime regulations service and, as of late last week, the changes were published live – giving customers the longest possible lead-in time to become compliant with the Manila amendments. There are a number of important changes coming into effect on 1 January 2012, ranging from improved measures to prevent fraudulent certification of competency to the new requirements for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, along with revised hours of work and updated standards to ensure seafarers are medically fit. Other changes include new certification for crew to be able to use modern technology, like electronic charts display and information systems (ECDIS), new requirements for marine environment awareness training and the introduction of new security training, to ensure crews are properly trained in case their ship comes under attack by pirates. Preview the amended STCW convention and code online right now and ensure your compliance during the current transitional period. This is available along with all major IMO documentation, EU legislation, ILO conventions and state regulations for 15 of the world’s most popular flags, Regs4ships provides maritime organisations with reassurance that they have 24-hour access to all relevant documentation, either through the internet or by CD or DVD ROM. IMO have brought the STCW convention and code into the digital age and now Regs4ships is providing this information electronically and globally to some of the biggest names in the shipping industry. To find out what changes have been made to the STCW convention and code, contact Regs4ships – as you never know when your next Port State Control inspection is due. Regs4ships Ltd +44 (0)23 8098 8631 <a href="mailto:contact@regs4ships.com?subject=Regs4ships%20Ltd%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">contact@regs4ships.com</a> <a href="http://www.regs4ships.com">www.regs4ships.com</a>