Entry Requirements
Course Assessment Method
- Be at least 20 years old.
- Must meet medical fitness standards as per administration guidelines, supported by a report from a medical practitioner approved by the Maritime Administration.
- Complete an approved seagoing service of one of the approved documents for sea service.
General Requirements:
• Complete and pass the approved education and training program meeting the standard of competence specified in section A-II/3 of the STCW Code, each competence can be limited to be satisfying the scope of small ships less than 200 GT and engaged in near-coastal voyages, as per STCW Reg II/3 paragraph 7.
• Complete and pass the Maritime Administration’s assessment after completion of the approved education and training program, ancillary and safety courses.
Approved Document for Sea Service.
Sea-Time requirements might include but not be limited to the followings:
Option 1:
With a completed Training Record Book:
6 months onboard commercial ships of at least 80 GT, or more than 24 meters in length conducting near-coastal or international voyages within 12 months after the completion of the approved education and training program.
Option 2:
For seafarers holding STCW COP as per regulations II/4 or II/5, with a minimum 3 months sea service:
9 months onboard commercial ships of at least 80 GT, or more than 24 meters in length conducting near-coastal or international voyages on the role of navigational watchkeeping.
Option 3
Employed as a deck seafarer for either tug or offshore vessel, with total onboard tenure of either 12 months or 11 months followed by 1 month in a simulator within the last three years.
Documented evidence required to support this experience.
For vessels that operate permanently inside port, territorial waters, maritime administration will decide for each case.