Entry Requirements
For General Practice Rating
Minimum Age: 16 years
Medical Standard: Acceptable Seafarer’s Medical Certificate.
Minimum Education: Satisfactory completion at Form 5 level with the ability to communicate well in both written and spoken English.
Identification: Ability to obtain a Seafarer’s Identification & Service Record Book
For Able Seafarer Deck and Engine
Minimum Age: 18 years and one year of sea service from GPR or Basic Safety
Medical Standard: Acceptable Seafarer’s Medical Certificate.
Minimum Education: Satisfactory completion at Form 5 level with the ability to communicate well in both written and spoken English.
Identification: Ability to obtain a Seafarer’s Identification & Service Record Book
For Master Class 6
Minimum Age: 16 years
Medical Standard: Acceptable Seafarer’s Medical Certificate.
Minimum Education: Satisfactory completion at Form 5 level with the ability to communicate well in both written and spoken English.
Identification: Ability to obtain a Seafarer’s Identification & Service Record Book
For Master Class 5
Minimum Age: 18 years and must have one year of sea service from Abel Seafarer
Medical Standard: Acceptable Seafarer’s Medical Certificate.
Minimum Education: Satisfactory completion at Form 5 level with the ability to communicate well in both written and spoken English.
Identification: Ability to obtain a Seafarer’s Identification & Service Record Book
Applicants for the Master Class 5 Program will be subject to a stringent interview process to assist in the assessment of suitability and potential for a successful seagoing career.
For Master Class 4
Minimum Age: 18 years and must have one year of sea service from Master Class 5
Medical Standard: Acceptable Seafarer’s Medical Certificate.
Minimum Education: Satisfactory completion of Master Class 5 with the ability to communicate well in both written and spoken English.
Identification: Ability to obtain a Seafarer’s Identification & Service Record Book
For Dangerous Cargo
Minimum Age: 18 years with a valid Basic Safety of Life at Sea Certificate
Medical Standard: Acceptable Seafarer’s Medical Certificate.
Minimum Education: Satisfactory completion at Form 5 level with the ability to communicate well in both written and spoken English.
Identification: Ability to obtain a Seafarer’s Identification & Service Record Book approx over 2 weeks.
For Basic Safety of Life At Sea
Minimum Age: 16 years
Medical Standard: Acceptable Seafarer’s Medical Certificate.
Minimum Education: Satisfactory completion at Form 5 level with the ability to communicate well in both written and spoken English. Identification: Ability to obtain a Seafarer’s Identification & Service Record Book