Can you obtain a Chief Mate’s Certificate of Competency if you hold a Polish seaman’s book?
Let’s address this question from a seafarer 👇 The short answer: a Polish seaman’s book is not suitable for obtaining a new rank or revalidating an existing Certificate of Competency. ⚓️ To process the certificate, you will need an international travel passport or a Ukrainian seaman’s book. In other words, if you hold a Polish […]
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If I apply for a new rank, will my old certificate be cancelled?
We received a question: if I submit an application to the Maritime Administration for a new rank, does my current certificate remain valid, or is it cancelled? 🤔 Let’s break it down 👇 The current version of the Regulation, approved by CMU Resolution No. 1499, contains Clause 112:“A seafarer’s qualification document may be cancelled only […]
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Why do seafarers choose the Saint Kitts and Nevis seafarer’s passport?
When you need a document for work, you naturally want to get it sorted quickly, remotely, and without unnecessary travel. That is precisely why seafarers opt for the Saint Kitts and Nevis seafarer’s passport. Here are the key benefits:🔹 Processing time: 3 business days🔹 Fully remote process — no need to submit documents in person; […]
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Which CES test should you take: Operational or Management Level?
We are often asked: is there any advantage to taking the CES test at the Management Level instead of the Operational Level? Let’s break it down 👇 📌 The main thing is not to look at which level is “higher,” but rather at the specific purpose for which you need the CES test. If you […]
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Seafarer’s Documents: Comparing the Ukrainian Option with Alternatives
We often receive messages about the difficulties involved in obtaining the Ukrainian seafarer’s document: 📅 Difficulty getting through to book an appointment📍 In-person application required💰 Processing costs📄 “Rezerv+” (military registry app) requirement That is why we decided to compare the Ukrainian document with alternative options used by seafarers. 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Seafarer’s Document Issued in accordance […]
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