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Maritime Certifications Directory

The complete encyclopedia of STCW modular courses, Certificates of Competency (CoC), and global maritime qualifications.

⚓Safety Certifications

Modular CourseA-VI/1

Basic Safety Training

Also known as: BST
Dept: All
Valid: 5 Years
Modular CourseA-VI/2-1

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

Also known as: PSCRB
Dept: All
Valid: 5 Years
Modular CourseA-VI/3

Advanced Fire Fighting

Also known as: AFF
Dept: All
Valid: 5 Years

⚓Medical Certifications

Modular CourseA-VI/4-1

Medical First Aid

Also known as: MFA
Dept: All
Valid: 5 Years
Modular CourseA-VI/4-2

Medical Care

Also known as: Med Care
Dept: Deck
Valid: 5 Years

⚓Security Certifications

Modular CourseA-VI/6-2

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

Also known as: STSDSD
Dept: All
Valid: Indefinite
Modular CourseA-VI/5

Ship Security Officer

Also known as: SSO
Dept: Deck
Valid: Indefinite

⚓Communication Certifications

Modular CourseA-IV/2

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

Also known as: GMDSS
Dept: Deck
Valid: 5 Years

⚓Navigation Certifications

Modular CourseA-II/1

Electronic Chart Display and Information System

Also known as: ECDIS
Dept: Deck
Valid: Indefinite
Modular CourseA-II/1

Automatic Radar Plotting Aids

Also known as: ARPA
Dept: Deck
Valid: Indefinite

⚓Competency Certifications

Certificate of CompetencyA-III/1

Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (MEO Class 4)

Also known as: OICEW / MEO Cl 4
Dept: Engine
Valid: 5 Years
Certificate of CompetencyA-III/2

Second Engineer (MEO Class 2)

Also known as: 2/E / MEO Cl 2
Dept: Engine
Valid: 5 Years
Certificate of CompetencyA-III/2

Chief Engineer (MEO Class 1)

Also known as: C/E / MEO Cl 1
Dept: Engine
Valid: 5 Years
Certificate of CompetencyA-II/1

Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (2nd Mate)

Also known as: OICNW / 2nd Mate
Dept: Deck
Valid: 5 Years
Certificate of CompetencyA-II/2

Chief Mate

Also known as: C/M
Dept: Deck
Valid: 5 Years
Certificate of CompetencyA-II/2

Master Mariner

Also known as: Master
Dept: Deck
Valid: 5 Years