Frequently Asked Questions

The payment can be made by : Bank money transfer, or Credit card (via Stripe or Paypal).

Companies can issue a Purchase Order to benefit payment terms of 30 days.

For Individuals, payment must be done before your application is submitted.

You will receive it once you receive the provisional book.

Your Seaman book will be shipped to the address provided.

We work with DHL.

Yes, tracking stamp will be provided on dispatch day.

Yes during the process but not after shipping. To avoid any mistake, delivery address will be confirmed before dispatch.

Yes, before your application is proceed. 

PDF format < 2Mo
Scan copy must be in color, showing all informations, and signature.
Full pages no cutted edges, no fingers, no flashy lights.

PDF format < 2Mo
Updated version F76 V03.
Fill out only Applicant informations part [all yellow boxes].
Signature : black and manual
Photo : white background, face showing ears without earing piercing glasses

JPG/JPEG format < 2 Mo
Color, white background, not older than 6 months.
Face showing, centered position, ears visible.

No glasses or conspicuous accessories (long earrings, hair clips or headbands, elaborate hairstyles, piercings, etc.).

No turban, cap or hat covering the hair or hairline, unless worn daily for religious reasons. The face should be visible and the garment covering the head must not shade it.

PDF format < 2Mo

The certificate needs to be approved STCW or OGUK under validity.

PDF format < 2Mo

The certificates need to be approved STCW or OGUK under validity.

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Company logo on letterhead
Signature and stamp from Manager
Candidate details on top left.
Company informations in the text

The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers, 1978, establishes minimum qualification standards. This convention was the first to establish these basic requirements for the training of seafarers.

The Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization certify that certificate like BOSIET have been issued by a training center meeting standards of offshore industry qualification.

Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) certification is to be able to work and stay on all types of offshore installations (platforms, barges, FPSOs, wind farms, etc.).

Contents : HSE management rules / Basic fire-fighting techniques / Preventing accidents in the workplace / Practice first-aid techniques / Evacuation of ships and installations at sea / Survival techniques at sea / Be able to evacuate a submerged helicopter.

Revalidation : Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET)

Ship Security Awareness is about the different security threats and how seafarers can maintain security on board of a ship.

Certificate approved STCW & MLC ( and OGUK for offshore ).

For national resident of : Philippines, India, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Myanmar, South Korea. Doctors must be recognized by Panama and issue their certificate through the medical software verification platform SYNTEGRA.

Previous Documentary Evaluation (PDE) is mandatory for Indians, Filipinos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesian crew. It must be endorsed by Panama Maritime Authority.

It is a verification that the applicant fulfils with all the requirements for getting the seaman’s book related to the corresponding position, including the administrative and technical requirements, experience letter or any other document that demonstrates their position on board.

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) is proudly the world’s largest Ship Registry. In a continuous effort to maintaining the highest standards of safety for both the marine fleet, which sails under the Panamanian Flag, and the ships that navigate in Panama’s national waters.

MT : Marine Technician, requires a Basic Safety Training

MT MOU : Marine Technician Mobile Offshore Unit, requires a BOSIET approved OPITO.

MTFP : Marine Technician Fixed Platform, only if you work on Panama flagged Fixed Platform