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STVCW-certificate: FAQ
How can I apply for an STCW certificate?
An application for a Belgian certificate of competence may be submitted by:
• submit application via STCW-on-web (currently only for registered shipping companies or
agents).
• e-mail the application with attachments to stcw95@mobilit.fgov.be
• send documents (copy) by post or deposit documents at the counter in Berchem at DG
Shipping, Certification Seafarers Antwerp (STCW);
Method: fill out form F12-Application STCW and send it with attachments to FPS Mobility and
Transport – DG Shipping – STCW - Certification Seafarers Antwerp, Posthoflei 5, 2600 Berchem,
Belgium.
Attachments: clear photocopy or for electronic application in PDF format, passport photo in JPG,
JPEG or TIFF.
Tip : Give attachments a clear name (example: Refr-AFF-20171025.pdf). The date here is the end
date of the course. If necessary split attachments into multiple scans.
Which attachments should I send to my application for a certificate?
For an initial application for a Certificate of competency or Certificate of Proficiency the following
documents are required:
1. Identity card or international passport;

2. 2 x recent color passport photo (or 1 x digital in JPG, JPEG or TIFF);
3. Final Certificate of approved nautical training;
4. Medical examination for seafarers;
5. Certificates of Service;
6. GMDSS Certificate (for officers deck) or Certificate High Voltage (officers engine);
7. Additional certificates: Basic Safety Training, Security Awareness, Tanker certificate, other.
How can I revalidate an STCW certificate?
Send your application (form F12 application STCW) with attachments to Certification Seafarers
Antwerp or email to stcw95@mobilit.fgov.be
Attachments: Photocopy or scan in PDF format, passport photo in JPG or JPEG.
Tip: Give the attachments a clear name (example: refr-MedCare-20181025.pdf for a refresher
course). The date is the end date of the course.
What attachments should I add for an extension of a certificate?
To renew a certificate or certificate of competence, you must submit copies or scans of the following
documents:
1. Identity card or international passport (black and white copy);

2. 2 x recent passport photo (or 1 x digital passport photo in JPG, JPEG orTIFF; >150 dpi, >50
kB);
3. Valid medical examination forseafarers;
4. Certificates of the following repeat courses:
For every rank: Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary Firefighting (*1),
For Officers: Advanced Firefighting, Proficiency in Survival Crafts and Rescue Boats,
For first mate or captain and for everyone who has taken course: Medical Care;
For the holders of a special certificate: Fast Rescue Boats, basic IGF, advanced IGF, advanced
polar code.
(*1: Elementary firefighting is not required if advanced firefighting has beenfollowed)
1. Extended GMDSS certificate (for officers deck).
2. Certificates of Service ( Certificates of Service or Letters of Discharge)for at least 12 months

of sailing in the last 5 years or for at least 3 months during the 6 months prior to the
renewal of the still valid certificate.
Which STCW courses should be repeated (five-yearly) ?
Name of course Regulation For whom

Personal survival techniques VI/1-1 Every seafarer
Elementary firefighting VI/1-2 Every seafarer (°1)
Proficiency in survival craft & rescue VI/2-1 Every seafarer or holder of certificate
boats
Advanced firefighting VI/3 Every officer deck and officer engine
Medical Care VI/4-2 Every master, chief mate, person
responsible for medical care
Fast rescue boats VI/2-2 If a fast rescue boat is on board
Advanced course oil tankers V/1-1 §4 If less than 3 months sea service in
the past 5 years
Advanced course chemical tankers V/1-1 §6 If less than 3 months sea service in
the past 5 years
Advanced course liquefied gas tankers V/1-2 §4 If less than 3 months sea service in
the past 5 years
IGF-basic VI/3 §4 Every seafarer involved in bunkering
on a ship with IGF
IGF-advanced VI/3 §7 Every officer involved in bunkering
on a ship with IGF
Polar Waters advanced VI/4 §4 Every officer on a ship cruising in
polar waters
(°1 : Refresher of "elementary firefighting" is not required for those who have taken the
refresher course "advanced firefighting".
How to revalidate a GMDSS certificate?
Send your request to BIPT via maritime@bipt.be (contact +32 02 226 88 88 (NL) or +32 02 226 88 87
(FR). Anyone who already has a GMDSS certificate will be contacted in writing by BIPT about one
month before the due date.
Do I need to complete a Cadet training record book?
The "Training record book for ratings navigational watch" is required for a certificate II/4. In that
case, you must demonstrate at least 2 months of sea going service as trainee on seagoing vessels
larger than 500 GT.
The "Training record book for ratings engineering watch" is required for a certificate III/4. In this
case, you must demonstrate at least 2 months of sea going service as trainee on seagoing vessels
with propulsion power of more than 750 kW.
Alternatively, those who have obtained the knowledge and skills of II/4 or III/4 through practical
training and can prove at least 6 months of sea service to complete a training record book RPNW or
RPEW. A declaration by the shipping company on the practical knowledge II/4 or III/4 is required.
A Training book for oil tankers (or chemical tankers or liquefied gas tankers)is required, along
with an approved course "advanced cargo operations oil, chemical or liq. gas tankers”.
For which training modules can I apply for a certificate of competence?
Anyone who has successfully complete a maritime training accredited by Belgium can apply for a
Certificate of Proficiency . Sometimes additional sea going service is required.
Application form: https://mobilit.belgium.be/fr/resource/application_certificate_proficiency_stcw
Module / course Regulation Remark
Personal survival techniques VI/1-1
Elementary firefighting VI/1-2
Basic Safety Training VI/1 (contains Personal survival

techniques, Elementary
firefighting, Elementary first
aid, Personal safety and social
responsibility)
Proficiency in survival craft & rescue boats VI/2-1
Fast Rescue Boats VI/2-2
Advanced firefighting VI/3
Medical Care VI/4-2

Basic tanker cargo operations oil / chemical V/1-1
Basic tanker cargo operations liq. Gas V/1-2
Advanced tanker course oil / chemical V/1-1 §4 + 3 months of sea service on

oil tanker (cargo handling)
Advanced tanker course chemical V/1-1 §6 + 3 months of sea service on

chemical tanker (cargo
handling)
Advanced tanker course liquefied gas V/1-2 §4 + 3 months of sea service on

liquefied gas tankers (cargo
handling)
IGF-basic V/3 §4
IGF-advanced V/3 §7 + 3 months of sea service on

vessel using IGF fuels
Polar Waters basic V/4 §2
Security Awareness VI/6-1
Designated Security Duties VI/6-2
Ship Security Officer V/5 + at least 12 months of
operational experience
How can I obtain a tankercertificate?
1. "Basic tanker training": requirements for a Belgian certificate of competence "basic tanker
training":
Minimum 3 months of service on tankers of the type oil, chemicals or liquefied gas
OR
approved Basic tanker training for OIL and CHEM or LIQ. GAS tankers.
2. " Advanced tanker training": requirements for a Belgian certificate of competence "advanced
tanker cargo operations":
Approved advanced tanker training for OIL, CHEMICAL or LIQUEFIED GAS tankers
AND after this training 3 months of sea service on tankers of the appropriate type
OR
1 month of service with participation in at least 3 loading and 3 unloading operations (each at
least 60% of the loading capacity) AND submitting the completed "training record book for tankers"
(MNTB).
A certificate of competence "basic tanker training" is valid indefinitely. An advanced tanker training
certificate is valid for five years.

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STVCW-certificate: FAQ

How can I apply for an STCW certificate?

An application for a Belgian certificate of competence may be submitted by:

Which attachments should I send to my application for a certificate?

1. Identity card or international passport;

How can I revalidate an STCW certificate?

Attachments: Photocopy or scan in PDF format, passport photo in JPG or JPEG.

1. Identity card or international passport (black and white copy);

For every rank: Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary Firefighting (*1),

(*1: Elementary firefighting is not required if advanced firefighting has beenfollowed)

1. Extended GMDSS certificate (for officers deck).

2. Certificates of Service ( Certificates of Service or Letters of Discharge)for at least 12 months

Which STCW courses should be repeated (five-yearly) ?

Name of course Regulation For whom

How to revalidate a GMDSS certificate?

Do I need to complete a Cadet training record book?

For which training modules can I apply for a certificate of competence?

Application form: https://mobilit.belgium.be/fr/resource/application_certificate_proficiency_stcw

Module / course Regulation Remark

Personal survival techniques VI/1-1

Elementary firefighting VI/1-2

Basic Safety Training VI/1 (contains Personal survival

Proficiency in survival craft & rescue boats VI/2-1

Fast Rescue Boats VI/2-2

Advanced firefighting VI/3

Medical Care VI/4-2

Basic tanker cargo operations liq. Gas V/1-2

Advanced tanker course oil / chemical V/1-1 §4 + 3 months of sea service on

Advanced tanker course chemical V/1-1 §6 + 3 months of sea service on

Advanced tanker course liquefied gas V/1-2 §4 + 3 months of sea service on

IGF-advanced V/3 §7 + 3 months of sea service on

How can I obtain a tankercertificate?

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