# Directive 2008/106/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on the minimum level of training of seafarers (recast) (Text with EEA relevance), Article 30: Transitional provisions

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

In respect of those seafarers who commenced approved seagoing service, an approved education and training programme or an approved training course before 1 July 2013 , Member States may continue to issue, recognise and endorse, until 1 January 2017 , certificates of competency in accordance with the requirements of this Directive as they were before 3 January 2013 .
Until 1 January 2017 , Member States may continue to renew and revalidate certificates of competency and endorsements in accordance with the requirements of this Directive as they were before 3 January 2013 .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2008/106/article/30 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2008-106/article-30
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