CLOSURE OF THE OPITO CERTIFICATE EXTENSION SCHEME – PART 2

Due to changing circumstances globally, OPITO has taken the decision to uphold the planned phase-out strategy, but to extend the date to 1st May 2021.

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GWO ISSUE WITH REGISTERING IN WINDA

There has been a technical difficulty with the WINDA Portal. The issue entails that the delegate may not receive an email with a registration link / notification email from WINDA and are therefore not able to create a profile. GWO is working hard to resolve the issue and expect a resolution the soonest.

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FURTHER EXTENSION OF THE REVALIDATION PERIOD

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), adopts IMO Circular Letter No. 4204/Add.5/Rev.1 dated 02 April 2020 which encourages the issuing Administration and the Port State Control authorities to take a pragmatic and practical approach with regard to the extension of the validity of seafarer’s certificates and endorsement…

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ISSUANCE OF OPITO RIGGER STAGE 2 LOGBOOK

Delegates successfully completing the Initial Training Programme will be issued with an OPITO certificate for the OPITO-approved Stage 1 Rigger Initial Training; they will also be issued with a Stage 2 Logbook to complete.

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