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Select the certificate that best matches the role you want to perform.
Ratings
Certificates of proficiency (CoP) for crew working in deck, engine and integrated rating roles.
- For crew who assist with watchkeeping duties in the deck department. This is an entry-level STCW…Read more
- For crew who assist with duties in the engine department. This is an entry-level STCW certificate…Read more
- For experienced integrated ratings moving into a supervisory role. A Chief Integrated Rating…Read more
- For crew who perform skilled duties in the engine department. An Able Seafarer – Engine certificate…Read more
- For crew who perform rating duties in the deck department. An Able Seafarer – Deck certificate…Read more
- For seafarers who want to work as a qualified rating in both the deck and engine departments on…Read more
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
- 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
- Work as a Master or Chief Mate on vessels less than () 500 gross tonnes (GT) in any operating area…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, Chief Mate or Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch on vessels of any size (…Read more
Engineer officers
Certificates of competency (CoC) for officers responsible for engine room operations and machinery. Includes Chief Engineer (Engineer Class 1), Second Engineer (Engineer Class 2) and Engineer Watchkeeper.
Electro-technical officers
Certificates of competency (CoC) for officers responsible for electrical and electronic systems on board.
Yachts
Certificates for seafarers working on commercial yachts.
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