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Deck officers and masters
Certificates of Competency (CoC) for officers responsible for navigation and command, including watchkeeper, mate, chief mate and master certificates
- For seafarers who want to work on vessels less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) as an officer in charge…Read more
- For seafarers with deck experience who want to work as an officer in charge of a navigational watch…Read more
- Work as a Master, Chief Mate or Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch on vessels of any size (…Read more
- Work as a Master or Chief Mate on vessels less than () 3000 gross tonnes (GT) in any operating area…Read more
- Work as a Master or Chief Mate on vessels less than () 500 gross tonnes (GT) in any operating area…Read more
- For seafarers with experience as a deck officer who want to progress to work as a Mate (second in…Read more
- For deck officers who want to work as Chief Mate (second in command) on vessels less than () 3000…Read more
- For deck officers progressing to Chief Mate, this certificate allows you to work as second in…Read more
Radio operators
Certificates for seafarers who operate marine radio equipment and communications systems on board.
- Operate and maintain radio communications on ships fitted with Global Maritime Distress and Safety…Read more