Maritime Services › Certificate of Competency and Endorsement
All personnel working on board of a vessel with the Panamanian Flag is required to have a Seaman Book endorsement or Temporal Certification (CT) issued by the Panamanian authorities. At the Consulate we can issue the temporal certification (CT) and request the Seamen Book to one of our regional offices. CTs are usually ready in less than 1 business day upon receipt of the required documents and fees. We will send you a digital copy of the CTs together with the official receipt and will send by regular mail or courier (if requested) hard original copies. The CTs are valid for 3 months since the date of issue; before the CT is expired you should receive your original Seaman Book endorsement.
At the Consulate of Panama in Toronto we strive to deliver promptly all requests. Please contact our office by email, one of our international numbers or start your request online.
Requirements:
- Passport
- 6 3x3 cm color passport photo
- Medical Fitness Certificate (Regulation I/9)
- Required certifications and licenses depending on title (please see chart below)
| Copy of Seamen book | Certificate of competency | Watch-keeping certificate | Basic training course | GMDSS License | Letter or proof of experience | |
| Master (captain), Chief Engineer, Chief Officer | X | X | ||||
| Deck, Engine,M.O.U.,M.O.D.U. and Radio Electronic Officers | X | X | ||||
| Deck, Engine and Catering Department Rating* | Optional* | X | X | X* | ||
| Alternative Certification (Reg. VII/1 STCW78, as amended) fishing, river, M.O.U. and M.O.D.U. ratings and Cruise Ship Hotel Staff | X | |||||
| Yacht's Personnel | X | |||||
| Ship Security Officer | X | X | X | |||
| General and Restricted GMDSS Operator | X | X | X | |||
| Marine technician | X* |
*Ratings: Required experience for able seaman and oiler positions is a minimum of six (6) months. Applicants for able seaman and oiler positions that present certificates of competency from their Administration with the Regulation II/4 and III/4 of the Convention STCW do not need to present proof of experience
*Ratings: It is mandatory that boatswain and motorman positions have at least eleven (11) months of minimum experience as able seaman or oiler, respectively.
*Marine Technician: For this rating, it is only required to send a letter from the shipping company stating that the applicant will be sailing with this rank.
| Endorsement of title | $USD | |
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1
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Master (captain), Chief Engineer, Chief Officer | $285.00 |
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2
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Deck, Engine, M.O.U.,M.O.D.U. and Radio Electronic Officers | $280.00 |
3 |
Deck, Engine and Catering Department Rating/Marine Technician | $185.00 |
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4
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Alternative Certification (Reg. VII/1 STCW78, as amended) fishing, river, M.O.U. and M.O.D.U. ratings and Cruise Ship Hotel Staff | $185.00 |
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5
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Yacht's Personnel | $170.00 |
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6
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Ship Security Officer | $195.00 |
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7
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General and Restricted GMDSS Operator | $195.00 |
| Endorsements of trainings | $USD | |
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8
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Basic Safety Training Familiarization (VI/1 A-VI/1 PAR.2) | $30.00 |
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9
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Basic Safety Courses (Section A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-3 and A-VI/1-4 of the STCW 78, as amended) | $20.00 |
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10
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Familiariation and Advanced Tanker Courses (according to Reg. V/1 of the STCW, as amended) | $40.00 |
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11
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Crowd Management and Passenger Safety (IMO 1.28) V/2&3 A-V/2 | $40.00 |
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12
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Crisis Management and Human Behavior (IMO 1.29) V/2&3 A-V/2 | $40.00 |
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13
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Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (IMO 1.23) VI/2, A-VI/2-1 | $40.00 |
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14
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Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (IMO 1.24) VI/2, A-VI/2-2 | $40.00 |
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15
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Advanced Fire Fighting (IMO 2.03) VI/3, A-VI/3 | $40.00 |
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16
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Medical Care (IMO 1.15) VI/4, A-VI/4-2 | $40.00 |
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17
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Rating's Navigational Watchkeeping (Reg. II/4) | $40.00 |
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18
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Rating's Engine Room Watchkeeping (Reg. III/4) | $40.00 |
| Other | $USD | |
19 |
Duplicate of lost documents | $80.00 |
Prices include the Temporal Certification and the Seaman Book endorsement.