The Dominica License and Mariner Documentation and Certification system has been designed to specifically comply with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer's (STCW), 1978, as amended, 1995. It is an In-service training program that was designed to provide cost and chronological efficiency as prescribed by code. To date, it is one of the most comprehensive and modern programs put together by a flag administration. DMRI has partnered with Det Norske Veritas in the Mariner Certification Program, STCW Training provider approvals and will provide proctoring of Internet examinations through their world-wide network of offices.

There are four certification tracks that a mariner may take to upgrade his/her STCW Certificate of Competency. All mariners will have had to complete Dominica's STCW 95 required programs pertaining to his/her level of competence and vessel type.

Approved Marine Education and Training
Candidates for certificates of competence are required to have completed an "approved education and training" (professional development) program. This, combined with the required sea-service of not less than one year as part of an approved program, which includes on board training that meets the requirements in the respective tables in the Section A-I/6 paragraph 1 of the STCW Code and is documented in an approved training record book under the supervision of a qualified instructor/assessor may qualify for certification. A written examination will be required to ensure that the requisite knowledge has been met.

In-service Training
IIn-service training is one method of training, assessing and attesting of competence as prescribed in Section A-I/6 paragraph 4 of the STCW Code while on-board ship or enrolled in an on-shore program. The Dominica Maritime Administration created and In-service Program for organizations using the Administration provided training record book. The training record book is a comprehensive tool that provides all required learning objectives and assessment criteria and standards needed to comply with the STCW Code. Using this program will save companies and/or mariners approximately 65% of their time and money. A written examination will be required to ensure that the requisite knowledge has been met.

Training and Assessment within an Institution
Institution training is also accepted if the candidate completed his/her training at an approved institute or academy. A list of approved Institutes and Academies may be furnished upon request. A written examination will be required to ensure that the requisite knowledge has been met.

Certificate of Endorsement Program
License and Documentation Certification will be issued by an "Endorsement Program" as prescribed under Regulation I/2 of the STCW Convention.

The following administrations will be recognized under the endorsement program:

Dominica Licensing and Certification Levels
It should be noted that a traditional "Chain of Command" exists within our licensing and documentation program. While there are more levels of competence that differ from the STCW Certificate of Competence, the first requisite of competence must meet the minimum standards for STCW 95 before the traditional upgrading process can be started.

Mariner Certification and Examination Fees:

Click on one of these links for more information about Mariner Registration or for a copy of the Registration Package. Both files are provided in Adobe PDF Format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you may download a free version from their website by clicking on the Adobe button.

CDP-300 Dominica Mariner Registration Guidelines (Adobe Acrobat PDF File)

DMRI Mariner Application Package2006 (Word file)

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