Vessels and Seafarers

Certificate / STCW Wizard

Published: 19. September 2006. Updated: 19. September 2006.

STCW 95 is the international agreement stating the norms of education, certificates and security for all sailors. The agreement dates back to 1978 and was revised in July 1995. All personnel requiring a certificate must have valid qualifications that meet the requirements stated in the revised STCW95 agreement.

This page mainly contains different documents stating the requirements needed to hold a certificate. It also contains information about how to endorse a national certificate. Other information concerning sailors and seafarers will be found here. Among other information you will find a detailed list of approved doctors. You will also find the Norwegian Maritime Directorates comments on chapter 9 of the Ministry of Foreign affairs’ foreign circular (concerning cases about sailors and shipping) If you would like further information about the different types of certificates for seamen and maritime personnel, follow the explanations in our guidelines. For information about educational centres and courses please go to STCW Wizard.