Issue of an Able Seafarer Deck (AB), Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) or Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)

Overview

Application for Able Seafarer Deck/Engine, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats, Efficient Deck Hand Certificate.

Particulars of Service at Sea as a Deck Rating:
- For the issue of an EDH certificate, service shown must total not less than 12 months.
- For the issue of an AB certificate the total sea service is 24 months of which at least 18 months should have been with the deck department or 36 months as a General Purpose rating of which 12 months was on deck duties.

What you'll get

Able Seafarer Deck/Engine, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats, Efficient Deck Hand Certificate.

Eligibility

Applicants who have completed training and have successfully passed the relevant examination.

How to apply

Fill in the online form and submit. The following documents should be attached:

i) Copy of applicant’s Passport or Seaman’s Discharge Book or ID Card.
ii) Applicant’s Certificates of Discharge or other evidence proving the sea service claimed in Part B.
iii) Documentary evidence that applicant has successfully completed the basic training which meets the requirements of STCW Code A-VI/1.2.
iv) Copy of a navigational watch rating certificate or a Steering Certificate issued to the applicant.
v) Copy of a Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats issued to the applicant.*
vi) Passport size coloured photograph of the applicant.

* Required only for certification as A.B.
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