APEC Accreditation for 
Seafarer Manning Agencies

27 October 2003

We have been contacted by a consultant contracted by the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) secretariat to look into the development of an accreditation system for seafarer manning agencies operating in the APEC economies. The broad aim of the project is to improve seafarer recruitment and employment practices in the region and in so doing, contribute to the worldwide campaign of improving seafarer training, competence and welfare and routing out substandard vessels and operators.

A brief overview of the project is attached. Further details are available on the project website at http://www.sma-accreditation.org. The survey form can also be downloaded from this site. The Word file can be electronically completed and returned to the consultant as an an email attachment.

We would appreciate your assistance in the project.

My best regards

Arthur Bowring
Managing Director

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