Commonwealth of Dominica

What are the STCW Requirements for Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (III/4)?

General Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Sea-Time of 6 months under supervision of an officer or rating OR pre-sea training and 2 months sea time under the supervision of an officer or a rating

Application Requirements

  • Completed Dominica Application for Certificate of Competence and Physical Examination Report
  • Submit copy of passport with application
  • Submit Sea Service Letters or copies of discharge papers
  • Include all copies of held licenses, Certificates of Competence, training certificates, completed assessments and training record book

Training Requirements

This course meets the requirements of Table A-VI/3 and A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code and includes traditional classroom lectures and two days of hands-on, practical firefighting exercises. (Minimum 40 hours)

Take this course through our approved training provider’s online training platform, Northeast Maritime Online – NEMO°: Advanced Firefighting

Basic Training includes the following courses:

  • Basic Firefighting
  • First Aid
  • Personal Survival Techniques
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

Take this course through our approved training provider’s online training platform, Northeast Maritime Online – NEMO°: Basic Training

This course is intended to provide the knowledge required to enable personnel without designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to enhance ship security in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code and section A-VI/6-1 of the STCW Code, as amended. (Minimum 4 hours)

This course meets the requirements of Table A-III/4 of the STCW Code. Subjects include: watchkeeping duties, safe operation of boilers, environmental protection, communications, alarm systems and emergency duties.

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