CERONAV – Statute, evolution, activity
Establishment of the Centre
The Romanian Maritime Training Centre (CERONAV) was originally established under the name Centre for the Specialisation of Merchant Navy Personnel (Centrul de Perfectionare a Lucratorilor din Marina Civila - CPLMC) with a view to address the growing demand for specialized training in maritime navigation, driven by the rapid expansion of the maritime industry and the increasing need for skilled professionals in the shipping sector.
Name change and expansion
In 1983, the Centre was renamed as the Training and Specialisation Centre for Merchant Navy Personnel (Centrul de Instruire si Perfectionare a Lucratorilor din Marina Civila - CIPLMC). Alongside the name change, it took over the River Navigation Personnel Training Branch (Filiala de Formare si Perfectionare a Personalului Navigant Fluvial) based in Galati. This marked a significant expansion of its scope, by encompassing the training of river navigation personnel, an important step in meeting the evolving and more complex needs of the shipping industry.
Unification and scope expansion
Following the incorporation of the Centre for the Qualification of Merchant Navy Personnel (Centrul de Calificare a Personalului din Marina Civila), the institution evolved into the Training and Qualification Centre for Merchant Navy and Port Personnel (Centrul de Perfectionare a Personalului din Marina Civila si Calificare Personal Exploatare Portuara - CPPMC). This unification marked a significant expansion in its training mission by encompassing the training of port personnel as well. As a result, the Centre solidified its position as a multidisciplinary educational hub, playing a key role during Romania’s crucial period of economic and social transformation following the 1989 events.
CERONAV Trademark Registration
In 2003, following its merger with the Training Centre for Centre for River Navigation Personnel (Centrul de Perfectionare a Personalului din Navigatia Fluviala) in Galati, the institution adopted its current name - CERONAV. This milestone marked the beginning of a period of accelerated growth, driven by significant investments that greatly enhanced the training activity. Simultaneously, CERONAV began to gain international recognition through numerous partnerships with foreign training centres and active participation in various European-funded projects.
Centre of excellence in maritime training
Today, CERONAV is recognized across Europe as a centre of excellence in the training and professional development of personnel in water transport and the offshore industry. Offering more than 200 courses tailored to current market demands, CERONAV continues to adapt to the evolving needs of the maritime sector.
The active participation of CERONAV staff in the Committees and Subcommittees of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and their involvement in various working groups of the European Committee for drawing up standards in the field of inland navigation (CESNI), CERONAV’s affiliation to numerous prestigious national and international organizations such as International Association for Safety and Survival Training (IASST), Education in Inland Navigation (EDINNA), European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB), Maritime Education and Training Network (MET-NET), The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS Romania), Modern Technologies in Industrial Engineering (ModTech), The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO), Romanian Intermodal Association (RIA), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Navigation and Agriculture (CCINA), Association of Universities, Research and Development Institutes and Central University Libraries of Romania (ANELIS), as well as the close collaboration with the Romanian Naval League (LNR), enable CERONAV experts to remain closely connected to the latest developments in the shipping and offshore sectors, ensuring that trained people are well-equipped to contribute responsibly to the safety, innovation, and efficiency of maritime transport.
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