Certificate of academic completion
You will get a school certificate after completing your studies, commonly known as "white skin". This is your first step to becoming a sailor.
Internship and qualification
After successfully completing the internship, you will add qualifications to your service manual. With these two certificates, you can register your qualification certificate, but remember to check it every five years.
clear customs
When the ship arrives at the port, the customs will inspect it. The local customs has the right to detain the ship if the crew members do not carry the relevant certificates or the certificates are false. Therefore, you need to ensure that your documents are complete and true.
Find a training institution
Be careful when looking for a seaman training institution. At present, there are two channels: one is to participate in training through private shipping companies. Although there is nothing wrong with this method, you need to make sure that this company has a B qualification issued by the Maritime Safety Administration, because most companies may be informal. The second is to participate in training through schools. Although this method is safe, there may be challenges in renewal, internship and employment.
Choose a reliable company
If you have made up your mind to be a sailor, I suggest you find a reliable company for training. This is more secure, and you can get help when you encounter problems.