STCW-F Master Fishing Vessel
Code stcw-f-master-fishing
Certificate of competency for masters of fishing vessels under STCW-F 1995 (entered force 2012).
- Prerequisites
- bst, Sea service on fishing vessels
- Duration
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- Validity
- 5 years
- Refresher
- every 5 years
- Typical cost
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Where to take this course
Country guides list accredited training centres in the major seafarer-supplying nations:
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STCW-F Master Fishing Vessel: FAQ
- What is the STCW-F Master Fishing Vessel (STCW-F-MASTER-FISHING) certification?
- Certificate of competency for masters of fishing vessels under STCW-F 1995 (entered force 2012). Category: Fishing.
- Who needs STCW-F-MASTER-FISHING?
- STCW-F-MASTER-FISHING applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. Recommended prerequisites: bst, Sea service on fishing vessels. Without STCW-F-MASTER-FISHING, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
- Where can I get STCW-F-MASTER-FISHING?
- STCW-F-MASTER-FISHING 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 STCW-F-MASTER-FISHING 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.