Russian crew members certification rules go into effect

According to the Russian Government decree (№ 653) signed on June 28, 2012 new regulations on Certification of crew members of ships have entered into force, replacing the order (№ 900) dated August 4, 1999 "On Approval of the Certification of crew members of ships” and the order (№ 576) from July 28, 2000 "On Approval of the Certification crews of fishing vessels of the Russian Federation."