Seafarer Certification
Professional STCW certification and endorsement services ensuring your crew meets international maritime standards and IMO White List requirements
IMO White List Recognition
Crew certification from IMO "White Listed" countries are recognized by Haiti International Ship Registry under the applicable STCW Convention requirements. Haiti is recognized on the IMO White List, ensuring that certificates issued by HISR are accepted worldwide.
Global Acceptance
HISR certificates are recognized and accepted by port authorities worldwide
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Certification and Endorsement Support
STCW Certificate Endorsement Process
Certificate of Endorsement (CoE)
Full endorsement for permanent crew positions
Required Documents
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Certificate of Competency (CoC)
Valid STCW certificate from issuing authority
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GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GMDSS-GoC)
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System certification
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Medical Certificate
Valid medical fitness certificate for seafarers
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Passport
Valid passport with sufficient validity period
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Seaman's Book
Valid discharge book or seaman's record book
Full Endorsement
CoE provides complete endorsement allowing the holder to serve in their certified capacity on HISR-flagged vessels.
Certificate of Receipt of Application (COR)
Temporary certificate for immediate service
The COR allows seafarers to serve temporarily while their full CoE application is being processed, providing immediate operational capability.
Key Features
- Immediate issuance upon application
- Valid for 3 months from issue date
- Allows service while CoE is processed
- Recognized by port state authorities
- Renewable if CoE processing continues
Temporary Certificate
COR is a temporary measure. Seafarers must obtain the full CoE before the COR expires to continue service.
Endorsement Application Process
Submit Application
Submit complete application with all required documents to the Seafarers Department
Receive COR
Immediate issuance of temporary Certificate of Receipt of Application for urgent needs
Obtain CoE
Full Certificate of Endorsement issued after document verification and processing
Ready to Endorse Your Certificates?
Contact our Seafarers Department for assistance with STCW certificate endorsements. Our experienced team will guide you through the process efficiently.
STCW Endorsements
All Officers on board a vessel flying the Flag of Haiti must be provided with the appropriate Certificate of Endorsement (CoE)
Certificate of Endorsement (CoE) Requirements
Important: All Officers on board a vessel flying the Flag of Haiti must be provided with the appropriate Certificate of Endorsement (CoE) under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW), issued by Haiti Maritime administration.
Required Documents for CoE:
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Copy of the Application for Endorsement
Completed application form
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Certificate of Competency (CoC)
From a whitelisted country
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GMDSS-GoC
For the Officers on Deck
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Valid Medical Certificate
Current medical fitness certificate
Additional Requirements:
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Valid Passport Copy & Photo
Current passport and recent photograph
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Seaman's Book
Valid seaman's discharge book
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CoC and GoC Authenticity Verification
Verification from issuing authorities
Certificate of Receipt of Application (COR)
Until the verification of the Authenticity of the CoC and GoC by the Issuing Authorities to be received, Certificates of Receipt of Application (COR) can be issued with a validity which does not exceed three (3) months. The COR can be extended further than three (3) months only at the approval of the General Ships Registrar.
Certification Process Timeline
Application Submission
Submit complete application with all required documents
Document Verification
Verification of authenticity with issuing authorities
Certificate Issuance
Final CoE issued upon successful verification
Ready to Apply for STCW Endorsement?
Contact our seafarers certification department for guidance on your STCW endorsement application. Our experienced team will assist you through every step of the process.