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: dmuir@liscr.com or seafarers@liscr.com