You probably didn’t know you could take the CES Test and apply for a Polish seafarer’s passport in Warsaw in just one day.
Many seafarers still think they have to travel to Gdynia or Szczecin to obtain a Polish seafarer’s passport.This wastes more time, money, and effort on logistics. But there’s a more convenient solution—you can do everything in Warsaw. 📍 Why it’s convenient:Warsaw is a major transport hub, easily accessible from virtually any European country. Many seafarers […]
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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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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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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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90% of Polish seafarers’ passport application rejections are due to trivial errors.
Seafarers arrive confident that they have everything ready, only to be rejected on the spot. Why does this happen?Because there are nuances that they are either unaware of or don’t pay attention to. We’ll look at the 3 most common mistakes 👇 1️⃣ No verification of the NBZhS certificate A very common situation: the certificate […]
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