Minimum Safe Manning Certificate

Last Updated: Wednesday 17 June 2026

Overview

A certificate which is issued in compliance with the International Convention of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), and the Merchant Shipping Regulations. This certificate will indicate the number and grading of the personnel on board the vessel.

What you'll get

Safe manning certificate.

Eligibility

Ships to which the SOLAS Convention applies.

How to apply

Print and fill in the form and send to:

Merchant Shipping Directorate
Triq Pantar
Lija LJA 2021

A processing fee has to be paid upon application.

Timeline

Submission of Application

Vetting of Application

1 day

Assessment of Application

1 day

Approval of Application

1 day

Delivery of Service

2 days

Submit your application

Apply