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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