Original STCW Licensing
OBTAIN YOUR DOMINICA LICENSE
STCW '78, as Amended
The Commonwealth of Dominica Mariner and Seafarer Licensing and Certification program is a comprehensive solutions-based training, certification and maritime human resources support program that gives international seafarers the ability to come directly to the flag state Administration for their training and certification needs. This program gives “full and complete effect of the International Convention on Standards of Training and Certification for Watchkeepers and Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW).” Dominica is recognized as a “White List” nation allowing mariners to receive their original “Certificates of Proficiency” (COP) and “Certificates of Competence” (COC) through the STCW Code.
Mariners and Seafarers may receive their original certificates and endorsements directly from this administration or may have their original COP’s and or COC’s issued from another administration “Endorsed” by the Commonwealth of Dominica Office of Marine Personnel. Mariners and Seafarers wishing to transfer their original COP’s and/or COC’s to Dominica originals may do so by simply taking a written examination once their original COP or COC is validated by the originating administration.
Original Dominica Licenses
If you are looking for an Original Officer Certificate of Competence (COC) from Dominica, or an Original Rating Certificate of Proficiency (COP) from Dominica, see the information below.
**If you are from a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country, please contact us directly to review the discounted fee list.
Officer Certificate of Competence (COC)
To obtain an original Officer Certificate of Competence (COC), please submit the following documents:
- Completed Officer Application Form (COC)
- Recent Medical Form
- Record of your Sea Time
Once we receive all of the required documents from you, we will inform you of next steps to obtain your license. You may be asked to provide additional documentation, take additional training courses, or obtain more sea time before qualifying for the desired license.
Fees:
- CRA: $50
- ID Book: $75
- Original Certificate of Competence & Endorsement: $1,000
- International Courier: $100
Rating Certificate of Proficiency (COP)
To obtain an original Rating Certificate of Proficiency (COP), please submit the following documents:
- Completed Rating Application Form (COP)
- Recent Medical Form
- Record of your Sea Time
Once we receive all of the required documents from you, we will be able to determine which training courses you will need to complete, as well as what capacity we will be able to endorse.
Fees:
- CRA: $50
- ID Book: $75
- Original Certificate of Proficiency & Endorsement: $500
- International Courier: $100
Submit Your Application
To submit your Application, please submit your required documents via the email below.
Career Guides | License Requirements
Browse through our Career Guides to learn more about the Licensing requirements for each capacity.
Career Guides - Deck Officers
Career Guides - Engine Officers
Career Guides - Deck Ratings
Career Guides - Engine Ratings
Online Training Courses
Take your training courses and examinations online through Northeast Maritime Online – NEMO°, the Commonwealth of Dominica’s primary approved training provider.
Renewals & Upgrades of Dominica Licenses
If you are looking to renew your Officer Certificate of Competency (COC) through Dominica, or an Original Rating Certificate of Proficiency (COP) through Dominica, see the information below.
Officer Certificate of Competency (COC) Renewal / Upgrade
To obtain an original Officer Certificate of Competency (COC), please submit the following documents:
- Completed Officer Application Form (COC)
- Recent Medical Form
- Record of your Sea Time
Once we receive all of the required documents from you, we will inform you of next steps to obtain your license. You may be asked to provide additional documentation, take additional training courses, or obtain more sea time before qualifying for the desired license.
Fees:
- Renewal: $500
- ID book: $75
- Courier: $100
Rating Certificate of Proficiency (COP) Renewal / Upgrade
To obtain an original Rating Certificate of Proficiency (COP), please submit the following documents:
- Completed Rating Application Form (COP)
- Recent Medical Form
- Record of your Sea Time
Once we receive all of the required documents from you, we will be able to determine which training courses you will need to complete, as well as what capacity we will be able to endorse.
Fees:
- Renewal: $500
- ID book: $75
- Courier: $100
Submit Your Application
To submit your Application, please submit your required documents via the email below.
Transfer Original License to Dominica through Examination
If you are looking to transfer your original license to a Dominica license through examination, see the information below.
Applicants who hold an acceptable foreign STCW certificate and desire an original Dominica certificate must adhere to the Mariner and Seafarer Testing (MAST) examination system administered by the Dominica Maritime Administration. The multiple-choice examinations incorporate material specified by the STCW Convention, as amended. Certificates issued by examination are valid for a term of five (5) years. For more information, please see CDP-300E Certification by Examination Standards.
The first step in applying for Dominica’s licensing by examination is a determination of eligibility by the Administration’s Mariner Licensing and Certification Department. This process begins by completing and submitting application CDMP-5000L Application for Licensing by Examination along with payment, which can be made on the Administration’s Online Payment Portal. Applications will only be evaluated once the Administration has received payment. For more information on seeking an original Commonwealth of Dominica Certificate of Competency by examination please visit our MAST page.
If you do not hold an acceptable foreign STCW certificate please refer to our original Dominica license by maritime training option.
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