In the context of the BCSEA II Project, the Ukrainian maritime administration was supported to develop a QMS and related implementing procedures for Flag, Costal and Port State activities.

With this action, the beneficiaries should be able to adhere to their obligations foreseen by the Directive 2009/21/EC on compliance with flag State requirements and to the relevant provisions of the IMO Resolution A. 1070 (28) (Code for Implementation of IMO Instruments).

After many months of hard work together with the BCSEA II implementation team, the   commercial contractor, and the Certifying body, in early November 2024 the dedication of the Ukrainian Sipping Administration paid off and the QMS system was ISO certified.