We propose the development of an intelligent solution to verify the compliance of the maritime course programmes with the various different requirements. This solution will allow a better verification of compliance with legal requirements, comparing all course units with the contents of applicable legal documents and identify the missing contents or contents that are difrente of legal legislation applicable.Ģ. In case of differences, the solution will identify those differences. In this sense, the solution to be developed will allow the verification, that the courses contain all applicable legal requirements. One of the problems identified in the course approval processes is the fulfillment of all requirements defined in the applicable legal documents. On the other hand, regular audits put pressure on education and training institutions to ensure their programmes are always up to date. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) regularly updates and publishes new model courses, designed to help training institutions to maintain the desired standards. The constant evolution of the maritime industry results in regular updates to the training requirements.

The education programmes for officers also comply with the requirements of the STCW-F (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel) and with national requirements for pleasure craft operators. ENIDH offers higher education courses which are audited by the national higher education accreditation agency (A3ES), by the DGRM and by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), as well as short STCW courses which are also audited by DGRM and EMSA. Henrique (ENIDH) is the only institution in Portugal approved by the national maritime administration (Direção-Geral de Recursos Naturais, Segurança e Serviços Marítimos - DGRM) to train and assess officers. Institutions and courses must be approved by the national maritime administrations of parties to the STCW Convention. The STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Convention requires that training and assessment of seafarers are administered, supervised and monitored in accordance with the provisions of the STCW Code.

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