General Information
The information presented on the BFOA Global website is provided for general informational and professional purposes.
While reasonable efforts may be made to maintain useful and accurate content, no representation is made that every page, statement, document or piece of information will always be complete, current or free from error.
Accuracy & Currency
Maritime services, regulatory requirements, vessel information, training requirements, vacancies, schedules, fees and other information can change over time.
Users should verify important or time-sensitive information with the relevant authority, service provider, contractual party or BFOA Global team before relying on it.
Regulatory Information
References to maritime authorities, administrations, conventions, regulations, standards or industry organisations are provided for informational purposes unless expressly stated otherwise.
Users should consult the current official publication, circular, regulation, legislation or instruction issued by the relevant authority where an official determination is required.
Maritime & Shipping Services
Descriptions of merchant shipping, vessel services, crew support, flag-state services, port services, visa support, documentation and other maritime activities describe areas in which BFOA Global may provide information or services.
Actual service availability, scope, eligibility, pricing, processing time and documentation requirements may depend on the individual assignment, client, jurisdiction and applicable requirements.
Training Information
Information concerning maritime courses, training programmes, competency development and professional education is provided for general guidance.
Course availability, entry requirements, certification, recognition and regulatory acceptance may depend on the relevant administration, institution, authority, course approval and applicable STCW or other requirements.
Users should confirm current course and certification requirements before enrolment or relying upon a qualification for employment or regulatory purposes.
Recruitment & Vacancies
Vacancy listings and recruitment information may change without prior notice and may be subject to vessel requirements, employer requirements, qualifications, experience, medical fitness, documentation and applicable regulations.
Publication of a vacancy does not constitute a guarantee of employment, selection, placement, contract or joining.
Certificates & Digital Verification
Where a BFOA Global platform provides certificate or document verification, verification results are limited to the information and records available to that particular service.
A digital verification result should not automatically be interpreted as a substitute for a current licence, endorsement, certificate, flag-state approval or other official determination.
Where necessary, users should obtain confirmation directly from the competent authority or issuing organisation.
External Websites & Resources
The website may contain links to external government authorities, maritime organisations, industry bodies, insurance resources, professional organisations and other third-party websites.
Such links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. BFOA Global does not control the independent content, security, privacy practices or availability of external websites.
Website Availability
BFOA Global aims to maintain reliable website access but does not guarantee that the website or every digital service will always be available without interruption.
Availability may be affected by maintenance, upgrades, hosting issues, network failures, security incidents, third-party services or circumstances beyond reasonable control.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, BFOA Global is not responsible for decisions made solely on the basis of general website information without obtaining appropriate verification.
Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
Fraud, Impersonation & Unauthorised Use
BFOA Global does not authorise individuals or organisations to falsely represent themselves as BFOA Global, its employees, representatives or authorised partners.
Users should exercise caution when receiving unexpected recruitment offers, payment requests, document requests or communications claiming to represent the company.
Changes to This Disclaimer
BFOA Global may update this Disclaimer when website content, services, technology, business activities or applicable requirements change.
Contact
If you have a question about information published on the website, a maritime service, verification matter or a suspicious communication, please contact BFOA Global through an official communication channel.