Endorsement Certificate for Officers Serving on a Maltese Ship

Last Updated: Wednesday 17 June 2026

Overview

Application for endorsement attesting the recognition of a certificate of competency for service under the provisions of STCW Convention as amended.

What you'll get

Endorsement Attesting the Recognition of a Certificate.

Eligibility

Only Officers are eligible for an Endorsement Certificate.

Required documents to be submitted together with the form: Photo of applicant, processing fee, submission of certificates; Certificate of Competency, GMDSS and Tanker Certificates (if any), proof of identification, medical fitness certificate.

How to apply

Print and fill in the form and send to:

Transport Malta
Merchant Shipping Directorate
Triq Pantar
Lija LJA 2021

Timeline

Submission of Application

Vetting of Application

1 day

Assessment of Application

1 day

Approval of Application

1 day

Delivery of Service

2 months

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