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BOE-A-2026-2407 ·2 February 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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Guardia Civil Training Unit recognised as maritime training centre for safety and radar courses

The Directorate General of the Merchant Marine has recognised the Training and Doctrine Unit (UFyD) of the Guardia Civil's Maritime Service as maritime training centre number 52 (Third). This recognition authorises the delivery of courses in Basic Maritime Safety Training, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Restricted Operator, and Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) (Third). The measure aims to ensure that the training of crews on State vessels assigned to the Maritime Service is appropriate for their function (Second).

In 2 key points

  1. Recognition of Maritime Safety, GMDSS Restricted Operator, and ARPA Radar courses (Third). (Tercero)
  2. Obligation to apply for recognition extensions every five years (Fourth). (Cuarto)

How it affects those involved

For the Guardia Civil, this formalises the validity of its teaching centre for obtaining certificates of proficiency in critical navigation and safety specialities (Third). The recognition is conditional upon maintaining the requirements of Royal Decree 269/2022 and requires applications for extensions every five years (Fourth). For the maritime sector, this guarantees that the training of agents on State vessels complies with STCW Convention standards and national regulations (Second).

Lifecycle

2026-02-02PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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