IMO explains the extent of forged certificate of competency and equivalent endorsement. In this study it was a 56% response rate out of the total of 97 maritime administrations contacted. The findings from the responders was 12.635 cases of forgery in certificate of competency and equivalent endorsement.

The report shows us that there is no knowledge of the extent of forged seafarer certification.

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http://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/HumanElement/TrainingCertification/Pages/FraudulentCertificates.aspx