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Seafarer Certification

Seafarers’ certification under Liberia

Certificates of competency, GMDSS, endorsements, licences and flag-specific services.

Certificates of Competency under Liberia:

New certificate of competency (License) under Liberia can be obtained after passing exam by Liberian approved nautical inspector or auditor

Requirements for Liberian certificate of Competency:

  • State the reason why the applicant cannot obtain a national license.
  • Submit a copy of the letter from the employer stating that applicant will be employed on a Liberian flagged vessel.
  • Copy of company letter;
  • Physical completed within one year of when the application is submitted;
  • Copy of passport;
  • List of Sea Service;
  • 2 passport-sized photos
  • Copies of all STCW courses

Endorsements under Liberia:

Requirements for officers endorsements under Liberia:

  • Application for Officer’s Certificate of Competency
  • 2 Pictures (1.75” x 1.75”);
  • Current physical within the last 12 months;
  • Copy of national passport;
  • Copy of your STCW 1978, as amended national certificate;
  • Copy of all Sea service acquired within the last 5 years.

Endorsement and COC with Pharaohs Marine Surveyors under Liberia:

  • One working day processing time for endorsments
  • Assist for medical certificate if not available
  • Endorsement including License, GMDSS, security got 450$
  • Fixed price for COC renewal, GOC renewals, , Seaman book for 1100$ for all ranks
  • Ratings package for 750$ includes:
    • four basic safety courses
    • Ship security awareness course
    • Rating forming part of watch keeping (Deck or Engine)
    • Seaman book
    • COC
  • COC renewal packages for 1100$ fixed for all ranks including:
    • COC renewal
    • GOC renewal
    • Seaman book
    • Courier expenses
  • All prices include courier expenses
  • Follow up until full term is issued