Mariners

Shortly after its establishment, and having communicated the required information to the Secretary-General of IMO, the Comorian registry was recognized by the International Maritime Organization as a party to the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 1978, as amended, that gives full and complete effect to the relevant provisions for the Convention.

Since December 7 th , 2001 , when the Secretary general of IMO communicated to the Commissioner for Maritime Affairs that the Comorian registry had joined the White List of the STCW parties, this Flag Administration has been doing its utmost to ensure the effective and continuous implementation of the revised Convention's provisions, promoting safety of life at sea.

Applicants are kindly requested to submit the following documents for the issuance of endorsements of recognition of their certificates of competency under the provisions of the STCW 78/95 convention:

• Original application form, duly completed and signed (click here)
• Original or true certified copy of a valid STCW '95 certificate of officer issued by a “White List” administration
• Officer's Medical fitness certificate issued during the last 12 months (maximum)
• Four (4) colored passport photographs
• Sample of the officer's signature in case the application form is not signed by him.
• Copy of the officer's valid national passport.

Parties to the STCW

Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, confirmed by the Maritime Safety Committee to have communicated information which demonstrates that full and complete effect is given to the relevant provisions of the Convention.