Seafarers, Certification and Social Affairs

We provide service to seafarers and shipowners in cases related to seafarers' conditions of employment, etc. We strive to consider cases in due time, in a competent manner, and with a high level of service.

We have the following responsibilities:

We issue inter alia:

• Certificates of competency
• Certificates of recognition
• Call sign certificates
• Certificates for yachtsmen
• Pilot certificates

We coordinate:

• Tests for yacht masters
•  SRC radio tests

We consider reimbursements in cases on:

• Health insurance
• Benefits

We receive reports on:

• Seafarers' health-related fitness for duty
• Occupational accidents
• Data on seagoing service

We consider complaints about, inter alia, the following:

• Medical certificates
• Conditions of employment
• Hours of rest
• On-board conditions

We authorise the following:

• Maritime medical practitioners
• Diving doctors