Seafarer Certification & Documentation
The Liberian Registry reviews, certifies, and provides documents for Officers and Ratings that sail aboard our registered vessels.
The Liberian Registry Provides:
- Rapid processing of Seafarer Identification and Record Books (SIRB), Special Qualification Certificates (SQC), and Officer Certificates
- Advice on special qualifications and endorsements necessary to ensure Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Compliance
- Evaluation/approval of seafarer training schools and programs
- Authorization of Liberian Filing Agents
- Quick search of seafarers
The Liberian Registry's secure, web-based SEA System provides 24/7, worldwide access to seafarer applications and Certificate Receipt of Application (CRAs).
Filing Agent
This page provides requirements and forms to assist filing agents in efficiently navigating the seafarer application process. Should you need additional assistance, please contact us at Seafarers or SEA System Customer Service
Forms for Filing Agents
Liberian Maritime Law & Regulations
Seafarer's Certification Documentation for Filing Agents
Seafarer
The Liberian Registry offers examinations for officers to obtain Liberian original Certificate of Competency (CoC) and CoC Upgrades. Below are essential documents for both new and existing seafarers.
Apply Directly
The Seafarer Certification Application Portal allows individuals to directly apply for Identification and Record Books, Special Qualifications, and Certificates of Competency (This includes both new issue as well as renewal of previously issued documents.).
Apply Directly
When submitting your application, you can order a CRA as evidence. The CRA is valid onboard for up to 90 days.
Seafarers are encouraged to utilize the ship’s Onboard complaints Procedures in order to resolve complaints at the lowest level possible in accordance with MLC 2006. However, in the event a complaints is unable to be resolved onboard, the Liberian Administration provides this online complaints form and will assist Seafarers with all true and valid complaints:
Training Center
The Liberian Registry Training Centers offer comprehensive and specialized maritime training programs, equipping seafarers with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their roles and meet the rigorous standards of the international shipping industry.
How to apply for approval
- Name of the course
- Complete name and address of the training center
- Training center website
- Email address of person to contact with inquiries concerning training and/or each course
- Full reference to code and regulation, scope, and objectives
- Course material, including instructor and student guides and workbooks
- Curriculum; materials to be used (i.e., PowerPoint presentations, industry guides, videos, etc.); duration of the course; and course breakdown
- CVs of the instructors
- Pictures of the classrooms and equipment
- Method of record keeping
- ISO certification, class certification, and National certification
- Audit results from the last external audit
- Controlled self-assessment
Certification Training Courses
The current approved training courses for Seafarers Certification are courses recognized by Liberia that go towards the issuance of an original Liberian certificate. (All requirements must be met as per RLM-118 to be eligible for a certification. Seafarers may need to successfully pass a Liberian exam.)
| Document Name | Download | |
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License Exam Requirements
The Liberian Registry offers examinations for officers to obtain Liberian original Certificate of Competency (CoC) and CoC Upgrades.
Join the Liberian Network of Approved Medical Practitioners
Recognition that connects your medical expertise to the world’s seafarers.
Are you a physician or medical center interested in supporting the global seafaring community?
The Liberian Registry invites qualified medical practitioners to apply for recognition as Liberian-Approved Doctors. Once recognized, you will be authorized to conduct medical examinations and issue valid Medical Certificates for seafarers working aboard Liberian-flagged vessels.
By joining this international network, you’ll play a vital role in promoting the health, safety, and well-being of seafarers—while ensuring alignment with internationally accepted standards.
Join Our Network
Partner with the Liberian Registry to promote the health and well-being of seafarers. Start your journey to becoming an approved medical practitioner.
Required Documentation
For Physicians
- Curriculum Vitae
- Professional Certificates and Licenses
- Certificate of Suitability issued by the national health authority in the State of practice
- Official authorizations confirming you are permitted to issue seafarer medical certificates, including:
- Authorization from the State Maritime Administration
- Authorization from the competent national health authority
- Both must confirm compliance with:
- STCW 1978 Convention, as amended
- Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, as amended
For Clinics / Medical Centers
- Certified documentation showing that your facilities meet the standards required to conduct medical evaluations in safe and hygienic conditions
- Evidence that your facilities have appropriate measures in place to:
- Ensure seafarer confidentiality
- Protect the privacy of seafarers during medical examinations
Regulatory Basis
This guidance is issued in accordance with:
- Regulation I/9 and Section A-I/9 of the STCW Convention (1978, as amended)
- Maritime Labour Convention (2006, as amended), specifically Rule A1.2
