IMO has been continuing its work to support countries in implementing key international treaties, with a national training course for seafarer training instructors and examiners – held in Suva, Fiji (10-15 October). The event was attended by officials responsible for implementing the key international treaty concerning international standards for training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW Convention), to which Fiji is a Party.

This course was organized by IMO and the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji and attended by 48 participants from the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji, Fiji Maritime Academy and National Training and Productivity Centre and the Pacific Community (SPC). IMO was represented by Milhar Fuazudeen and a consultant.