Working as a Seafarer in Sweden: How to Obtain a Work Permit
If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and want to work on a Swedish vessel in domestic traffic, you will need a work permit. Seafarers include officers, engineers, deckhands, and service personnel on board a vessel. 📍 What does domestic traffic mean?This refers to voyages from one Swedish port to another […]
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LNG Tanker Recycling – A Record Year in 2025
Despite almost 30% of the year remaining, LNG tanker recycling has already set an annual record. Clarksons Research reports that 0.8 million deadweight tonnes of LNG tankers were sent for recycling this year, primarily due to the scrapping of old steam turbine units. This is not an isolated incident, but a trend that has been […]
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A Criminal Case Instead of a Seaman’s Passport
⚓️ More and more seafarers in Ukraine are facing serious problems obtaining and renewing their Seaman’s Passport (SPP). One case:The renewal documents were submitted back in late April at the “urgent” rate—over 7,000 UAH. In May, a response arrived: there was no record of the renewal in the logbook. As a result, a criminal case […]
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The CES test is a mandatory exam for certification and employment of seafarers
CES (Crew Evaluation System) is an international qualification exam that seafarers must pass upon receiving their first or subsequent command rank, as well as to confirm their certification. ✅ Where to officially take the exam: 🔘Kyiv – 23 Preobrazhenska St.🔘Odesa – 39 Grushevskoho St.🔘Warsaw – Jagiellonska, 53 Exam Cost: 📍Kyiv, Odesa — 4800 UAH (trial […]
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How do I verify my Certificate of Competence/GMDSS?
❓ What are the conditions, deadlines, and documents required for verification? Let’s break it down step by step. ❗️ Important!It is not possible to verify a Certificate of Competence/GMDSS issued through the Seafarer’s Account (with a QR code). First, you must complete the procedure for replacing the certificate with a government-issued one. 🟢 VerificationVerification is […]
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