To take a Liberian examination for officer original endorsement and upgrades, please visit https://seafarerexam.liscr.com/
This new and upgraded exam and upgrade platform is where the application and testing for Liberian credentials will be handled.
Please also see the list of authorized Liberian Training Centers for Examinations, as it will be through these centers that the exams will be given.
Please reference the Liberian Approved Training Centers/Proctors List.
How to Apply for Liberian Training Center Approval
The process is a simple program consisting of a full-term document review. The first step entails a thorough review of the Administration and delivery of the training program.
Once the document review is successfully completed, a letter will be issued stating that the Administration has been awarded approval, which will be valid for five years.
The Registry may request an onsite review of the Administration’s training center at any time within the five year approval. As part of the onsite review, a demo station course will be observed and records will be verified, if requested.
In order to initiate the training center approval process, please submit the below listed information to Carl Drumgoole, Director of Training Programs Approval, seafarers@liscr.com.
Please submit all files electronically.
The approval process shall be completed on a cost recovery basis where the training center seeking approval shall meet the administrative cost including travel and per diem of the Liberian Registry representative making the required on site visit, if requested during the five year approval. The cost for most document reviews are $500, which is to be paid after the completion of the document review. The training center’s course approval will be displayed on the Liberian Registry’s website.
Any additional follow-up in the five year period will be borne by the Liberian Registry. Upon expiration of the next five-year period, the training center will bear the cost of the five-year renewal approval visit.
Liberian Controlled Self-Assessment (CSA)
The Liberian Controlled Self-Assessment (CSA) is a required to maintain accreditation. The CSA must be filled out annually, signed, and submitted to Carl Drumgoole, Director of Training Programs Approval, for the training center’s file. The CSA is part of the IMO/ISO approved process for service providers. Failure to complete a Controlled Self- Assessment may result in loss of Liberian Maritime Training Center approval.
All official Liberian certificates are issued by the Liberian Registry’s Virginia office. The approved training center does not issue Liberian certificates. Proof of training certificates issued by an approved training center will be recognized by the Liberia Registry for the purposes of seafarer certification, provided the seafarer holding the certificate meets all requirements as per RLM-118. All seafarers must possess a Liberian seafarer book in order to be eligible to obtain Liberian documentation. All seafarers must pass the Liberian COC exam in order to be eligible to obtain a Liberian COC.
For additional information regarding the status of an Administration’s training center approval, or if you have questions regarding the Controlled Self-Assessment, please contact:
Mr. Carl Drumgoole, Director of Training Programs Approval
22980 Indian Creek Drive, Suite 200
Dulles, VA 20166 USA
Tel: +1 703 251 2470
Fax: +1 703 790 5655
E-mail: seafarers@liscr.com
SCD Fee Schedule (effective as of 1 February, 2021)
Charge for submitting paper applications per application; this does not include charges for secure handling and processing | $100 |
For all officer’s navigational and engineering licenses | $275 |
First and Second Class Radio Electronic Operator-GMDSS | $275 |
Examination Fee for any Navigational, Engineering or MOU Officer exam | $275 |
Certification Fee for Officer’s License after successfully completing Liberian Officer’s examination | $275 |
Re-examination Fee after failure of one or more sections of Liberian Officer examination | $275 |
Translation Fee for examination, if taken in any language other than English | $100 |
For license renewal | $275 |
For issuance of Certificate of Receipt of Application when issued via SEA System; | $40 |
For manual issuance of Certificate of Receipt of Application (CRA) by Seafarers Certification and Documentation Department | $50 |
For replacement of lost officer certificate | $100 |
For issuance of Seafarer's Identification and Record Book | $65 |
For issuance of Supernumerary Book | $65 |
For renewal of Seafarer's Identification and Record Book | $65 |
For replacement of lost Seafarer's Identification and Record Book | $65 |
For issuance of the following special qualification certificates: | |
Wiper, Junior Ordinary Seaman, GP-Trainee Messman with Book | n/c |
Wiper, Junior Ordinary Seaman, GP-Trainee Messman w/o Book | $40 |
For issuance of the following special qualification certificates when requested to be placed in applicant's Seaman's book; Basic Training, GMDSS, Advanced Firefighting, Medical Care Person in Charge, First Aid Provider, and Proficient in Survival Craft/Rescue Boats | $40 |
For issuance of the following special qualification certificates when not included on an officer certificate: GMDSS, Advanced Firefighting, Medical Care Person in Charge, First Aid Provider, and Proficient in Survival Craft/Rescue Boats | $40 |
For issuance of the following special qualification certificates; Able Seafarer Deck II/5, Ordinary Seaman II/4, and Bosun II/5, Chief Steward, Chief Cook, Cook, and Assistant Cook | $40 |
For issuance of the following special qualification certificates: Able Seafarer Engine III/5, Oiler/Motorman, Fireman/Watertender, GP-1, GP-2, Electrician, and Pumpman | $40 |
Proficient in Survival Craft/Rescue Boats and Fast Rescue Boat Operator | $40 |
All tankerman special qualification certificates | $40 |
Examination Fee to take Able Seafarer Deck, Able Seafarer Engine, or any other Rating exam | $30 |
Ship Security Officer Special Qualification Certificate | $40 |
Special Qualification renewals (when ordered with a renewed book) | $25 |
Special Qualification replacement | $25 |
Hotel Books for non STCW seafarer | $40 |
Training course approval | Cost Recovery Basis |
Non-Liberian contracted applications (NOCO) | $150 |
Secure delivery packaging and handling fees: | |
Per Identification and Record Book (after the first seven docs) | $5 |
Per Officer Certificate of Competence (after the first seven docs) | $5 |
Per special qualification certificates | n/c |
Minimum secure delivery fee (up to the first seven documents) | $55 |
Returned check fee is | $35 |
Same Day/Next Day expediting of applications (all applications within the work order will be charged this fee) | $100 |
3-4 day expediting of applications (all applications within the work order will be charged this fee) | $50 |
Direct filed applications (through Manila) | $125 |
Fees may be paid by credit card, wire transfer and by check or money order. Instructions for payment are outlined in RLM-118, Annex 6 (Payment Charge Card Form).
Draw down accounts may be established with payments made by any of the means described above.
The provisions of the Manila Amendments will come into full effect on 01 January 2017. All seafarer documentation issued by the Liberian Registry will be required to comply with the provisions of the Manila Amendments.
Pursuant to STCW 1978, as amended, please note the following requirements:
A. To obtain a NEW STCW 1978, as amended Liberian officer’s endorsement, the following must be submitted:
B: To renew based on a completion of STCW 1978, as amended, courses and a valid Liberian certificate (obtained by Liberian examination), the following will need to be submitted:
Furthermore, Navigational Officers must also submit the following:
Furthermore, Engineering Officers must also submit the following:
C: If you do not have a STCW 1978, as amended national certificate, you may be eligible to take the Liberian exam for the certification sought. Please see our Examination Guidelines for additional information.
For additional information, please contact:
Capt. David Muir, Senior Vice-President &
Department Head of Seafarer Certification & Documentation
22980 Indian Creek Drive, Suite 200
Dulles, VA 20166 USA
Tel: +1 703 251 2417
Fax: +1 703 790 5655
Email: seafarers@liscr.com
The Seafarer's Certification and Documentation (SCD) Department at the Liberian Registry reviews, certifies and documents Officers and Ratings that sail aboard Liberian registered ships.
The SCD Department is also responsible for the following:
The Department has pioneered safeguards to eliminate fraudulent applications for crew certification and to reduce the illegal duplication of crew documentation. The Department has also expanded its computer system to file and maintain electronic documents. SCD is consistently enhancing relations with maritime colleges and flag administrations, which helps to further combat fraud and speed up the documentation process.
The Seafarer’s Department has also introduced one of the Registry’s high-tech computerized systems for seafarer applications. This time and cost-saving electronic application system is known as SEA System – Seafarers Electronic Application System. It combines security with speed, easy access and reliability. Liberia’s SEA System is available 24/7, providing world access to seafarer applications and Certificate Receipt of Application (CRAs).
For additional information, please contact:
Captain David Muir, Senior Vice-President &
Department Head of Seafarer Certification & Documentation
22980 Indian Creek Drive, Suite 200
Dulles, VA 20166 USA
Tel: +1 703 251 2417
Fax: +1 703 790 5655
Email: seafarers@liscr.com
The IMO list is used to accept all ratings documents that have been submitted from these countries. To accept and recognize officer certificates, there must be a Memorandum of Understanding between the governments which outlines the agreement of whose documents are being recognized.
SEA System is a secure web-based application, designed specifically for submitting complete, well documented, STCW compliant seafarer applications. Documents include Officer Certificates, Seafarer Identification and Record Books (SIRB), Special Qualification Certificates, and Certificate of Receipt of Application (CRA).
SEA System is a convenient and easy-to-use computer program by which authorized filing agents can submit applications for seafarer documents over a secured online host. This innovative program provides:
SEA System has saved our clients millions of dollars in courier expenses.
Feature | Benefit |
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Accessibility | Provides connectivity through any ISP anywhere in the world - simple to navigate; |
Security | Promotes e-Business securely and cost-effectively managing the expanding number of users, in a wide variety of roles, requesting access to information. |
Flexibility | 24/7 access; allows for multiple business model levels of use and authorization. |
Scalability and Responsiveness | Designed to be modified and remain current with IMO and port state requirements; automatically generates a requirements list of documents based on the submitted applications. |
Affordability |
SEA System users need little training; no major hardware investment; SEA System is presently available for use, at no cost, by all authorized Liberian filing agents. Minimizes capital outlay with prompt turnaround time as each step is monitored and measured; reduction in courier, mailing, and handling fees as the applications are delivered electronically to the Registry. |
For additional information, please contact:
SEA System Support Desk
E-mail: seasystemhelp@liscr.com