Sjøfartsdirektoratet CoC (Norway)
Code nma-norway-coc
Norwegian Maritime Authority CoC; STCW-compliant, recognised on most international flags.
- Prerequisites
- Norwegian-approved school + cadetship
- Duration
- —
- Validity
- 5 years
- Refresher
- every 5 years
- Typical cost
- —
Where to take this course
Country guides list accredited training centres in the major seafarer-supplying nations:
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Sjøfartsdirektoratet CoC (Norway): FAQ
- What is the Sjøfartsdirektoratet CoC (Norway) (NMA-NORWAY-COC) certification?
- Norwegian Maritime Authority CoC; STCW-compliant, recognised on most international flags. Category: National.
- Who needs NMA-NORWAY-COC?
- NMA-NORWAY-COC applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. Recommended prerequisites: Norwegian-approved school + cadetship. Without NMA-NORWAY-COC, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
- Where can I get NMA-NORWAY-COC?
- NMA-NORWAY-COC is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.
- How long is NMA-NORWAY-COC valid?
- 5 years from issue, with a refresher required every 5 years. Plan your revalidation course before the expiry date; lapsed certificates may require re-sitting the full course rather than a refresher, and operators may refuse to extend a contract while a critical certificate is expired.