OBS_VALUE: These requirements are only valid for Italian-flagged vessels.The recognition of certificates of competency and certificates of proficiency for non-EU seafarers is possible but it is subject to an assessment by the Commission of the training and certification systems in the third country in question. See Article 19 and Annex II of EU Directive 2008/106/EC on the minimum level of training of seafarers: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02008L0106-20130103