Certificate of Competency
Professional certification for seafarers under STCW 2010 as amended conventions of IMO
The certificate of competency is issued to all eligible Seafarers under the provisions of STCW 2010 as amended conventions of IMO. The certificate of competency in accordance to the STCW format is granted to the seafarers after qualifying the Examination conducted by an Approved Maritime Training Institute.
Minimum Age
21 years
Nationality
No restrictions to any National
Examination Pass Percentage
75%
The Medical & Physical Fitness certificate must be issued by a SMMRM approved medical physician or by national's own country's maritime administration's approved medical physician on prescribed format.
Requirements:
- • Certificate should be in requirements with STCW, Regulations I/9, Section A-I/9 paragraph 7
- • Must state that the seafarer is fit for duty as a seafarer
- • Issued by approved medical physician
Specifications
- • One Passport size photograph
- • Size: 1¾" x 1¾" (45mm x 45mm)
- • White background
- • Facial front view
Additional Requirements
- • Taken within 6 months before application
- • No hat/cap/spectacle
- • Clear facial features
- • Professional quality
Candidates must provide documented proof of their sea service experience through one or more of the following:
1. Official Documentation
Candidate's official Seafarer's Identification Record book & pages showing sea service
2. Company Letter
Letter of sea service experiences issued by employing company
3. Ship Certificate
Sea service certificate issued onboard ship by the Master of the ship
4. Previous Certificates
Previous Valid Certificate of competency/graduation/diploma certificate (if any)
Valid STCW & Value added certificate issued by Directorate of Seafarers, SMMRM Approved Maritime Training Institute or recognised Maritime administration's pursuant to Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, (STCW Convention).
Approved Institute Requirements:
Institute under the Recognition agreement as per STCW as per guidelines.
Examination Requirements
- • Pass Percentage: 75%
- • Conducted by Approved Maritime Training Institute
- • Based on STCW format and standards
Fee Structure
- • Requisite Official Fee
- • As prescribed in Fee Table
- • Mentioned in official notification