General Requirements
Master
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Sea Service – 36 Months as OICNW or 24 months as OICNW with 12 months service as Chief Mate
- 1/3 of Sea-time must be completed on ships of respective tonnage according to application
Chief Mate
- Must be at least 19 years old
- Sea Service – 12 Months as OICNW
- 1/3 of Sea-time must be completed on ships of respective tonnage according to application
Application Requirements
- Completed Dominica Application for Certificate of Competence and Physical Examination Report
- Submit copy of passport with application
- Submit Sea Service Letters or copies of discharge papers
- Submit proof of minimum 6 months supervised bridge watch duties during sea time.
- Include all copies of held licenses, Certificates of Competence, training certificates, completed assessments and training record book
Training Requirements
- Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)
- Basic & Advanced Firefighting
- Bridge Resource Management
- Celestial Navigation (Required for Oceans)
- Electronic Chart Display & Information System (ECDIS)
- First Aid & CPR
- GMDSS
- Leadership and Management Skills
- Medical Care Provider
- Medical Care Provider PIC
- Master/Mate Course on Ships Greater than 500 GT Course
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
- Personal Survival Techniques
- Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
- Proficiency in Survival Craft
- RADAR Observer Unlimited
- Ship Security Officer
- Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties
