#TECM2616206SFrance Updates List of Countries Whose STCW Seafarer Certificates Are Recognized
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France updates the list of countries whose seafarer certificates are recognized under the STCW training and certification system. The list covers both non-EU countries and EU/EEA states whose maritime credentials France accepts for relevant seafaring roles. Shipping companies, crewing agencies, maritime employers, and seafarers should check the updated list before relying on a foreign certificate for work involving France. The decision replaces the previous list from May 2022.
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Key Changes
- Updates France’s recognized-country list for STCW-compliant seafarer certificates
- Separates recognized non-EU countries from EU and EEA countries recognized under EU rules
- Repeals and replaces the previous recognition list dated 17 May 2022
Obligations
What this law requires
Before assigning seafarers to roles requiring STCW-compliant certificates recognized by France, verify that the certificate was issued by a state listed in the 16 June 2026 French recognition decision.
Treat STCW certificates from the listed non-EU states as recognized by France under STCW Regulation I/10 and the French order of 25 September 2007, including Algeria, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Georgia, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Madagascar, Malaysia, Morocco, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, United Kingdom, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uruguay, and Vietnam.
Treat STCW certificates from the listed EU or EEA states as recognized by France under Directive (EU) 2022/993 and the French order of 25 September 2007, including Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Sweden.
Do not rely on the revoked 17 May 2022 French list of states whose STCW-compliant certificates are recognized; use the 16 June 2026 list instead.