St. Kitts and Nevis is rapidly becoming one of leading flags under which ship owners/seafarers can be assured that all their administrative and shipping needs/license will be fulfilled.The St. Kitts & Nevis Merchant Shipping Act and Maritime Regulations which are based upon English Law are the foundation for maritime operations. This foundation offers international familiarity and the fundamental protection afforded to Ship Owners, Operators, Managers andSeafarers.
St. Kitts & Nevis CDC + STCW+ STSDSD
This STCW’ 2010 Basic Familiarization Course is mandatory for the issuance of C.D.C.
- Original Application Form.
- Copy of Data pages of a valid National Passport
- 6 Colour passport size Photograph (light or white Background).
- Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a physician recognized by the White List country as
authorized to carry out seafarers examinations.
- (Regulation I/9) – Must use “D.G.” Medical Form.
- Personal Survival Techniques Course
- Fire Prevention & Basic Fire Fighting
- Elementary First Aid
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
- Ship Security Awareness with designated duties Certificate issued by a Maritime Training
Institute recognized
- INDOS (Indian National Database of Seafarers)
NOTE: Seaman Book/CDC issued within 24 hours after online verification; this will be valid for five years.
St. Kitts & Nevis COE
- Copy of Data pages of a valid National Passport
- Application form
- Photo
- Medical Certificate
- Basic STCW & Advance courses, MFA/MC, GMDSS, ROC and ARPA, SSO etc
- Copy of Valid Seaman book
- Valid Certificate of Competency (Operational & Management Level)
- Copy of valid Company experience Certificates/Testimonials, etc
NOTE: COE issued in 7 days , this will be valid for five years.
DECK/NAVIGATIONAL OFFICER :: ALL RANKS COE
- Master
- Chief Mate
- OICNW
ENGINE/ NAVIGATIONAL WATCH– STEAM & MOTOR :: ALL RANKS COE
- Chief Engineer
- Second Engineer Officer (First Assistant Engineer)
- OICNW
- Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)
Additional requirements for Endorsements:
- Copy of Seaman Book with pages showing previous experience
- Certificate of competency for officers
- Cop of Watch keeping certificate.
- GMDSS certificate for GMDSS Endorsement.
- SSO certificate for SSO Endorsement.
- Appropriate Tanker (Oil/Gas/Chemical) Certificate for Tanker Endorsement.