I would guess in the next few years a whole lot more certificates will be required in the aftermath of the Costa Concordia which imo is fine if it makes things safer,,,,But why does the Marine Industry continue to be reactive instead of proactive? The biggest issue for me is trying to get reliefs.A ...

All in good condition presently being rebuilt.............

Thanks all,just as I suspected...its a bummer for Chiefs trying to get reliefs..the average joe does not have these two spsm psm and are Not permitted to crew vessel..Even cooks and Stewards must have it in my region ...Atlantic CanadA

Worked with Ken on a Major Overhaul in 1990 at dockyard in st.john's found him to be a very decent knoledgeable fellow..............

Hello I just found this great board,very impressed.I am Chief Engineer on a Passenger Ferry on the east Coast.Recently I had to aquire these two certificates(PSM and SPSM) to validate my certificate.In my area no crew are permitted to sail on vessels without these endorsements...leading to futher di...