Recognition of non-Maltese certificates of competence for service on Maltese ships The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended, requires that all officers serving on board seagoing ships and holding a Certificate of Competence not issued by the flag Administration shall hold a Endorsement attesting recognition by that Administration of their Certificate of Competence. For more information, please read the Merchant Shipping Notice 92 Rev. 2 by clicking here. Should you have any questions concerning this or other matters, please contact Jotham Scerri-Diacono or any other member of the shipping team at Ganado Advocates. Go back