Transition of existing certificate
Certificates issued under the former Marine Order 3 (Seafarer certification) 2004 will need to be transitioned to:
- Marine Order 70 (Seafarer certification) 2014
- Marine Order 71 (Masters and deck officers) 2014
- Marine Order 72 (Engineer officers) 2014
- Marine Order 73 (Ratings) 2014.
Transition arrangements are listed below.
Schedule 5 of Marine order 71 (Masters and deck officers) 2014
Grade of certificate (issued under Marine Order 3 (Seafarer Certification) 2004) |
Translated certificate under Marine Order 71 (Masters and deck officers) 2014 |
Eligibility Requirements |
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Chief mate less than 3000 GT Chief mate class 2 |
Chief mate |
Person must hold a certificate of medical fitness |
Master less than 3000 GT Master class 2 |
Master |
Person must hold a certificate of medical fitness |
Master less than 500 GT Master less than 500 GT with Chief mate less than 3000 GT near coastal endorsement AMSA Master class 3 |
Master less than 500 GT |
Person must hold a certificate of medical fitness |
Master less than 500 GT with Master less than 3000 GT near coastal endorsement AMSA Master class 3 with Master less than 3000 GT near coastal capacity |
Chief mate less than 3000 GT with Master less than 3000 GT near coastal endorsement and Master less than 500 GT |
Person must hold a certificate of medical fitness |
Mate less than 500 GT |
Mate less than 500 GT |
Person must hold a certificate of medical fitness |
AMSA STCW Full Endorsement – Master class 4 (other than near coastal) |
Mate less than 500 GT |
Person must: (a) have completed training in medical care on board ship (that complies with STCW Code section A-VI/4 paragraphs 4 to 6) and (b) hold a certificate of medical fitness |
AMSA STCW Full Endorsement – Master class 3 |
Mate less than 500 GT |
Person must hold a certificate of medical fitness |
Mate less than 500 GT (Watchkeeper only) |
Watchkeeper deck less than 500 GT |
Person must hold a certificate of medical fitness |
Schedule 5 of Marine Order 73 (Ratings) 2014
Grade of certificate (issued under Marine Order 3 (Seafarer Certification) 2004) |
Translated certificate under Marine Order 71 (Masters and deck officers) 2014 |
Eligibility requirements |
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Chief integrated rating |
Chief integrated rating endorsed as STCW regulation II/5 and III/5 compliant |
Person must: (a) have completed: (i) at least 12 months documented qualifying seagoing service after 1 January 2007, or (ii) within 12 months before the date of application for revalidation of the certificate — an approved revalidation course appropriate for the grade of certificate to be issued and (b) hold a certificate of medical fitness |
Integrated rating |
Integrated rating endorsed as STCW regulation II/5 and III/5 compliant |
Person must: (a) have completed: (i) at least 12 months documented qualifying seagoing service after 1 January 2007, or (ii) within 12 months before the date of application for revalidation of the certificate — an approved revalidation course appropriate for the grade of certificate to be issued and (b) hold a certificate of medical fitness |
Able seaman |
Able seafarer — deck |
Person must: (a) have completed: (i) at least 12 months documented qualifying seagoing service after 1 January 2007, or (ii) within 12 months before the date of application for revalidation of the certificate — an approved revalidation course appropriate for the grade of certificate to be issued and (b) hold a certificate of medical fitness |
Deck rating |
Able seafarer — deck |
Person must: (a) have completed: (i) at least 12 months documented qualifying seagoing service after 1 January 2007, or (ii) within 12 months before the date of application for revalidation of the certificate — an approved revalidation course appropriate for the grade of certificate to be issued and (b) hold a certificate of medical fitness |
Rating |
Able seafarer — engine |
Person must: (a) have completed: (i) at least 12 months documented qualifying seagoing service after 1 January 2007, or (ii) within 12 months before the date of application for revalidation of the certificate — an approved revalidation course appropriate for the grade of certificate to be issued and (b) hold a certificate of medical fitness |