Re: [Goanet] seaman undergo courses Nelson Lopes, Chinchinim wrote: It is sad that the seamen are constantly forced to do courses and also undergo periodic courses , under the threat of not being considered for employment..... This is blackmailing the employees, who have to do their bidding's My dad served during war times and never underwent any such courses, He survived and retired ......Why does the union not step in and put and end to these regular, continuous refresher courses and needless harassments. Do they also have vested interests? Please enlighten in which other professions such courses are mandatory? GL responds: Welcome to the modern world. All Medical profession and Allied branches in America go through periodic courses (50 hours a year) and every 5-10 years re-certification (actual examination). This maintains the individual's license and the institutional license. The hospital and all its medical departments go through an accreditation review every 3 years. Regards, GL
