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De acuerdo con el Real Decreto 504/2011, de estructura orgánica y funciones del Instituto Social de la Marina, dispone que NO es de su competencia:According to Royal Decree 504/2011 on the organic structure and functions of the Social Marine Institute (ISM), which of the following is NOT within its competence?
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Correct answer: c) Issuing professional certificates and certificates of proficiency under the STCW Convention.
Why it is correct
Issuing STCW professional certificates and certificates of proficiency is the competence of the Directorate General of the Merchant Marine (RD 269/2022), not the Social Marine Institute (ISM).
Why the others are not
- a) Maritime health and health information for seafarers is an ISM competence (RD 504/2011).
- b) Pre-embarkation maritime medical examinations are performed by the ISM.
- d) Inspection and control of onboard medical chests and facilities belongs to the ISM.
How to work it out in the exam
- ISM = maritime health, medical exams and medical chests; DGMM = issuing STCW certificates.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PPER Sección Máquinas · question 4 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
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