Examination for Issuance of Qualification Certificate (STCW / 78)

Examination for Issuance of Qualification Certificate (STCW / 78)

When to apply?

Who can apply?

Where can I apply?

The request is made through a Request, available at "Execute Service", and sent to the e-mail address dpm.requerimentos@dgrm.mm.gov.pt

The Application must be accompanied with the documents contained in "What documents are needed?".

 

Which documents are required?

For all types of exam:

  • Identification document
  • Passport photo (one)
  • Medical Certificate for Seafarers (issued by a doctor on the List of Doctors recognized by the Directorate-General for Health)
  • Maritime note (cover sheet and records of shipments and landings, duly stamped and initialed)
  • Basic Security Certificate
  • Protection Awareness Qualification Certificateão.

By type of exam for obtaining a qualification certificate:

Rule II / 5 or III / 5

  • Qualification certificate for navigational watch service or engine watch service.

Rules II / 4, II / 5, III / 4, III / 5 or III / 7

  • Training log book (when applicable)
  • Course certificate suitable for Sailor or Driver or Electrotechnician (ETR).

Rule II / 4 or III / 4

Declaration by the master / company (1) indicating that he has performed duties in the service of navigational quarters or machines with a duration of not less than:

  • 2 Months, in the last 5 years (with driver or sailor course)
  • 6 Months, in the last 5 years (without a driver's or sailor's course).

Rule III / 5 or III / 7

Statement by the master / company (1) indicating that he / she performed functions in the machinery or electrotechnical (ETR) section of a duration of not less than:

  • 6 Months, in the last 5 years (with a driver's or electrician's course)
  • 12 Months, in the last 5 years (without a driver's or electrician's course).

Rule II / 5

Commander / company statement (1) indicating that he / she has performed in the deck section, of duration not less than:

  • 12 Months, in the last 5 years (with sailor course)
  • 18 Months, in the last 5 years (without a sailor course).

(1) Unnecessary if completed on-board training log book is presented

How much?

See here Order No. 3/SDG/2025 of february 18 regarding fees and respective amounts to be charged by DGRM for the provision of public services.

Which legislation is applicable?

  • Decree-Law no. 34/2015, of 4 of March
  • Ordinance no. 253/2016, of 23 September.