Seamen’s Club UA — Official Partner of the AVANT Training Center
AVANT is an active maritime training center in Ukraine, training both professionals and novices since 2003. The center’s programs meet modern international standards, and training is conducted using the latest training equipment under the guidance of experienced instructors. The center’s certification is recognized worldwide, including by leading maritime administrations: Panama, Liberia, the Marshall Islands, and […]
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Have you lost your Ukrainian seafarer’s passport and don’t know what to do?
This situation is unpleasant because it’s not just an inconvenience; it affects your voyage, contract, and departure dates. ❗️The main rule is to act quickly and choose the right solution for your situation. Let’s look at all the options 👇 📍 1. Ukrainian Certificate of Loss (standard)Duration: up to 2 months— issued in Ukraine— personal […]
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Is it true that 36 months of experience and a junior specialist diploma are now sufficient to obtain a chief mate’s certification?
We get asked this question very often, because there’s still a lot of conflicting information surrounding certification. Many people believe that accumulating the required experience is the most important thing, and that education no longer plays a decisive role. But in reality, it doesn’t work that way ❌ To obtain a senior mate’s certification, it’s […]
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Some of your service may simply not be counted.
Imagine: you’ve got the required number of months at sea. The documents have been submitted. And then suddenly – a refusal.Reason: some of your service was not counted. Not because you didn’t work, but because errors were found in your service record, or because it wasn’t kept at all. The reasons are usually the same:❌ […]
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Lost your Ukrainian seaman’s passport?
This is one of the most stressful situations for seafarers.The document is lost, meaning your flight, contract, and travel dates are in jeopardy. We’ll figure out what to do 👇 📍 Option 1: Ukrainian Certificate of LossDuration: approximately 2 monthsImportant: Your personal presence is not required—a lawyer can handle all the necessary procedures in Ukraine […]
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