STCW certificates checklist
BST, PSCRB, AFF, MFA, ECDIS, BRM, security awareness — what every department typically holds.
What it is
A practical bundle of STCW certificates that most seafarers hold by department. Exact requirements depend on rank, vessel type, route, and flag.
Who needs it
Every seafarer.
When it is checked
- Manning-agency intake.
- Sign-on muster.
- Port-state-control.
Common mistakes
- Going to sea with expired BST modules.
- Forgetting the ECDIS-specific-equipment training for the ECDIS brand fitted onboard.
- Missing Bridge / Engine Resource Management for officers and engineers.
- Skipping tanker or passenger-ship endorsements when the route or vessel changes.
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