Archives: Countries

  • Marshall Islands

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    The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) operates one of the world’s largest open ship registries, with more than 5,000 vessels under its flag. Marshall Islands (MH) certification is widely accepted by international shipping companies, port state control authorities, and crewing agencies, making it a practical route for deck and engine officers seeking global maritime…

  • Cyprus

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    On this page 1. Do You Need Certification in Cyprus? 2. What Certification Do You Need by Position? 3. Where to Get the Training? 4. How to Apply? 5. Other Requirements Why trust this guide This guide is built on primary sources only. Every regulation, course approval, and procedure cited has been verified against the…

  • Bahamas

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    Why trust this guide This guide is built on primary sources only. Every regulation, fee, and procedure cited has been verified against the issuing authority as of 2026: The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) — Shipping and seafarer certification regulator. Issues Bahamian endorsements under STCW. Merchant Shipping Act 1976 (Bahamas) — Primary legislation governing Bahamian-flagged vessels…

  • Cayman Islands

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    Working on Cayman Islands-flagged vessels STCW certification, endorsement process, medical & training requirements for seafarers Why trust this guide This guide is built on primary sources only. Every regulation, fee, and procedure cited has been verified against the issuing authority as of 2026: Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (CISR) — Maritime regulator under the Cayman Islands…

  • Liberia

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    On this page 1. Do You Need Certification in Liberia? 2. What Certification Do You Need by Position? 3. Where to Get the Training? 4. How to Apply? 5. Other Requirements Why trust this guide This guide is built on primary sources only. Every regulation, course approval, and procedure cited has been verified against the…

  • Malta

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    On this page 1. Do you need certification in Malta? 2. What certification do you need by position? 3. Where to get the training 4. How to apply 5. Other requirements Why trust this guide This page is based on official Transport Malta Maritime Services Directorate regulations and Merchant Shipping Notices. Certification requirements are sourced…

  • New Zealand

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    On this page 1. Do you need certification in New Zealand? 2. What certification do you need by position? 3. Where to get the training 4. How to apply for the Maritime NZ endorsement 5. Other requirements Why trust this guide This guide is built on primary sources only. Every regulation, fee, and procedure cited…

  • United States

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    On this page 1. Do you need certification in the United States? 2. What certification do you need by position? 3. Where to get the training 4. Other requirements Why trust this guide This guide is built on primary sources only. Every regulation, fee, and procedure cited has been verified against the issuing authority as…

  • Panama

    Panama

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    On this page 1. Do you need certification in Panama? 2. What certification do you need by position? 3. Where to get the training? 4. How to apply? 5. Other requirements Why trust this guide This guide is built on primary sources only. Every regulation, course approval, and procedure cited has been verified against the…

  • Canada — Maritime Certification and Flag Endorsement (2026)

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    Why trust this guide This guide is built on primary sources only. Every regulation, fee, and procedure cited has been verified against the issuing authority as of 2026: Transport Canada — Marine Personnel Regulations (SOR/2007-115), TP 10655E (Approved Training Courses), TP 2293 (Examination and Certification of Seafarers), TP 4957 (Marine Emergency Duties), TP 10937 (Memoranda…