PHOTOGRAPH (STAPLE DOCUMENTATION HERE)

Glue 1¾” x 1¾”

(45mm x 45mm) photo in
upper left-hand corner.
See instructions for
REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
detailed requirements in
Part IX, para. 3(a) of the
MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR
instructions.
APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF
OFFICER CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE
(FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL APPLICABLE BOXES MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF APPLICATION)
PART I. PERSONAL DESCRIPTION AND INFORMATION (Type or print clearly)
1. Surname 2. Given Name(s) 3. Date of Birth 4. Sex
FORMTEXT                /    /      Male Female
Month Day Year

5. Place of Birth (City and Country) 6. Citizenship

           
7. Permanent address (Street, City and Country) – Email and/or Telephone Number 8. Address to which certificate is to be mailed.
           

9. Name and relationship of person to be notified in emergency. 10. Address of person named in block 9 (if same as block 7, write "same").
           

PART II. DESCRIPTION OF HIGHEST GRADE REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS (RMI) AND FOREIGN OFFICER CERTIFICATE
NOW HELD, IF ANY
Grade of Officer Certificate Certificate No. Date Issued Date Expires Country of Issue
(a) RMI                         RMI

(b) Foreign                              

(c) GMDSS                              
COMPLETE ONLY IF NATIONAL OFFICER CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REQUIRE TRAINING AS OUTLINED ON PAGE 4.
TRAINING Dates Attended Type of Certificate Received
Name of School and Address From To Upon Graduation
                       
REQUEST FOR NEW OR RENEWAL CERTIFICATE
Complete either A or B, whichever is appropriate, by placing an "X" in the proper box.

A Enter RMI certificate(s) requested:        

B I hereby apply for renewal of my RMI officer certificate described in Part II (A), above:  
PART III: CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION
The undersigned filing agent confirms they have seen the applicant’s original foreign officer Certificate of Competence as described in PART II (B) of this application and that
they have verified and confirmed with the certificate’s issuing authority that it is a valid original certificate, and they have attached a copy of the issuing authority’s verification
and/or confirmation to this application.
11. Type or Print Name of Filing Agent: 12. Filing Agent’s Title:
           
13. Signature of Filing Agent: 14. Filing Agent’s Company:
     
15. Name and type of vessel on which now serving (or will join).
     
PART IV. AFFIDAVIT OF APPLICANT CERTIFICATE CANNOT BE ISSUED UNLESS APPLICANT SIGNS IN BLOCK #17
I hereby affirm that all information provided by me in this application and its supporting 17. Signature of Applicant
documents and proofs is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief; further,
that no certificate issued to me heretofore by any Government has ever been revoked or
suspended, or, if revoked or suspended, a full explanation of the circumstances is attached
hereto and made part of this application.
16. Date of Application
     
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE (For Use of the Maritime Administrator only).
GMDSS REST. 3M 3AE Steam OIM MS Date and Initials of Grader
GMDSS GEN. 2M 2AE Motor BS AMS APPROVED
GMDSS 1st Cl. CM 1AE None BCO Cargo Engineer IC REJECTED
GMDSS MOU M CE ETO Asst. Cargo Engineer
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PART V. SEA SERVICE List and submit proof of at least the minimum service required during the last five (5) years or more to establish eligibility for the officer certificate requested.
If you list service aboard RMI flagged vessels in an officer capacity, you must describe the RMI officer certificate held in Part II (a).
Deck Officers list PERIOD OF SERVICE TOTAL SERVICE
Propulsion
IMO Gross Tons Capacity in
(Steam or Name of Vessel Type of Vessel Flag From To
Number Engineers list which served years months days
Motor)
kW Propulsion Power day month year day month year
                                                                      

                                                                      

                                                                      

                                                                      

                                                                      

                                                                      

                                                                      

                                                                      

PART VI. NAUTICAL, ENGINEERING OR RADIO SCHOOLS ATTENDED (To be completed by all applicants claiming school attendance to supplement or in lieu of sea service.)
Dates Attended Type of Degree or Diploma
Name of School Address
From To Received upon Graduation

                             

                             

PART VII. APPLICANTS FOR RADIO OPERATOR’S CERTIFICATE PART VIII. APPLICANTS* FOR OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE AT THE MANAGEMENT
MUST READ AND SIGN THIS OBLIGATION LEVEL MUST SIGN THIS AFFIDAVIT/ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By affixing my signature below, I acknowledge that I am obliged to ensure and maintain the secrecy *Applicants include those for Master, Chief Mate, Chief Engineer, First Assistant Engineer, and
of all telecommunications of which I may gain knowledge in the course of my services, and that I am Offshore Installation Managers on Mobile Offshore Units.
likewise obliged not to reveal the existence or contents of any correspondence to anyone other than I hereby acknowledge and affirm that I have read the publication MI-105A (“Familiarization with the
the addressee. My signature further acknowledges that, if I should breach these obligations, my National Maritime Legislation”), which is available for additional review online at www.register-
Radio Operator’s Certificate issued pursuant to this application may be suspended and/or revoked. iri.com. My review and ability to re-review this publication at any time, helps ensure that I have and
will continue to become familiar with the national maritime legislation of the RMI relevant to the
functions to be performed by me for which I have applied to be certificated.

Signature
Signature

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PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM MAY NOT BE USED

PART IX GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
(For applicant reference only – DO NOT SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION)
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Enter all required information. Please use typewriter or print legibly. Failure to properly complete this application or to submit required
supporting proofs, etc., will result in rejection of the application or delay its approval. All documentation, except the photo, should be stapled
behind the application at the top center of the page where it says (STAPLE DOCUMENTATION HERE).

2. WHERE TO APPLY
Applications may be submitted in person to any Authorized RMI Filing Agent. Applications for the renewal of original RMI certificates (not
endorsements of Certificates of Competence issued by other countries) may also be submitted by mail or in person to an RMI Regional Office or
to:
Maritime Administrator
c/o Marshall Islands Maritime and Corporate Administrators, Inc.
Seafarers’ Documentation
11495 Commerce Park Drive
Reston, Virginia 20191-1506 USA

3. DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH APPLICATION

The following documents, letter and proofs must be submitted together with this application:
(a) One (1) photograph - Facial front view of applicant, passport size, taken within one (1) year preceding application. Photo may be black
and white or color, 1.75" x 1.75" (45 mm. x 45 mm.) in size and should be glued to the upper left-hand corner of application. DO NOT
STAPLE OR WRITE NAME ON FRONT OF PHOTOGRAPH.
(b) Physical examination report - All applicants for examination and holders of national STCW certificates are required to submit a physical
examination report on medical form MI-105M or on the official medical examination form of a country which is party to ILO Convention
No. 73 on Medical Examination of Seafarers. All medical examination forms must be completed and signed by a licensed physician. A
copy of form MI-105M, or equivalent, must accompany the application for Officer Certificate of Competence (CoC) form MI-105. The
applicant should retain the original as evidence of physical qualification while serving on board an RMI flagged vessel. This physical
examination must be carried out within 24 months prior to the date of making application. The physical requirements are stated on form
MI-105M for deck/navigational, engineer and radio officer applicants. Holders of acceptable national STCW certificates issued within 24
months of application for an RMI certificate will not be required to submit a physical examination.
(c) One (1) letter of recommendation - From applicant's most recent Master or employer if applicant is applying for his or her first RMI
officer certificate. Not required for renewal or upgrading of an RMI officer certificate.
(d) Proof of sea service - Submit proof of at least the minimum service required to establish eligibility for the officer’s certificate being
requested. Evidence of at least one (1) year of sea service in the appropriate grade in the last five (5) years must be submitted. Holders of
acceptable national STCW certificates that were issued within one (1) year of application for an RMI certificate will not be required to
document sea service.
(e) Proof of foreign officer certificate - The foreign officer certificate must have a valid “STCW Convention Endorsement” and be issued by
a country recognized by the RMI. Applicants who apply in person at any RMI Regional or USA office or authorized filing agent office
must submit their original foreign CoC along with one (1) clear photocopy of the original (the original certificate will be promptly returned
to the applicant). Applicants who submit their applications for the renewal of an RMI CoC by mail must submit a clear copy of their CoC
that has been authenticated by a notary public, commissioner for oaths, an agent of the RMI, or other officer authorized by law to
administer oaths, as a photocopy that was made from the original.
(f) Proof of completion of nautical, marine engineering or radio school training - Submit one (1) copy of course completion certificate.
(g) Documents not presented in the English Language must have certified English translations attached and enclosed with the application.
These certified translations must identify the translator for verification purposes.
(h) Renewal of RMI Officer Certificate - Submit the certificate to be renewed (or certified copy of the certificate), one (1) photograph, proof
of at least one (1) year's sea service within the last five (5) years (or employment ashore directly related to the operation of vessels - e.g.,
Port Captain, Port Engineer). An RMI Officer Certificate that has expired for more than one (1) year cannot be renewed. The officer must
apply for a new certificate.
(i) Evidence of foreign training certificate - Radar simulator training, advanced firefighting training, GMDSS certification, first aid training,
advanced medical training, survival craft/rescue boat training, automatic radar plotting aids (ARPA) training, and Electronic Chart Display
and Information System (ECDIS) training, as applicable - Submit one (1) copy of foreign certificate if national officer certificate does not
require this training or it is not included in the officer’s national CoC. SEE PARAGRAPH 6 FOR TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
(j) Consent Form- A Data Privacy Consent Form for Seafarers and Filing Agents (MI-273C), which must be completed, signed, and dated by
applicant.

4. SCHEDULE OF FEES
See section 13.0 of the fee schedule on the website. Payment must be made by check or money order drawn on a US Bank and payable in US
dollars to "The Trust Company of the Marshall Islands, Inc." Fees may also be paid online by credit card.

5. AGE AND CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for officer certificates as Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch (OICNW) Third Mate or Officer in Charge of an Engineering
Watch (OICEW) Third Assistant Engineer must be at least 18 years of age; applicants for all other grades of certificates must be at least 21 years
of age. Applicants may be of any nationality acceptable to the Administrator and need not be RMI citizens or residents. However, applicants
must hold documentation issued by one (1) of the maritime administrators of a country in the list on the next page or equivalent RMI
documentation may not be issued.

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6. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
(a) Firefighting training - Every candidate for a Master or Mate’s certificate or an engineer officer’s certificate must submit proof of
completion of an advanced marine firefighting course.
(b) Radar simulator training - Every candidate for a Master or Mate’s certificate must submit proof of completion of a marine radar
simulator course.
(c) GMDSS Certification - Every candidate for Master, Chief Mate, OICNW Second/Third Mate/Mate’s certificate must hold valid GMDSS
Certification.
(d) First aid training - Every candidate for a Master, Chief Mate, OICNW Second/Third Mate/Mate’s certificate and every candidate for an
engineer officer’s certificate must complete first aid training.
(e) Survival craft/rescue boat training - Every candidate for a Master, Chief Mate, OICNW Second/Third Mate/Mate’s certificate and every
candidate for an engineer officer’s certificate must complete survival craft/rescue boat training.
(f) Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) training - Every candidate for a Master, Chief Mate, OICNW Second Mate/Third Mate /Mate’s
certificate must complete automatic radar plotting aids (ARPA) training.
(g) Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) training – Every candidate for Master, Chief Mate, OICNW Second
Mate/Third Mate/Mate’s certificate must complete ECDIS training.
NOTE: Valid national officer certificates containing the STCW endorsement are evidence of completion of the training requirements of (a)
through (f) above without having to submit training course certificates.
7. GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) CERTIFICATES
Restricted Operator; General Operator; Second-Class Radio Electronic Operator and Maintainer; First-Class Radio Electronic
Operator and Maintainer - Previous service not required. The candidate must present a foreign certificate in equivalent grade. For STCW
certification, the candidate must complete an approved GMDSS training program.
8. STCW EQUIVALENT CERTIFICATES
National STCW certificates from the following countries are currently recognized for the issuance of equivalent RMI Certificates under the
provisions of the STCW Convention, as amended. This list is periodically reviewed and updated to ensure compliance with the STCW.
Equivalent endorsement certificates issued under the provisions of the STCW Convention, as amended, will be issued for the unexpired term of
the national STCW certificate which has been recognized.
Antigua and Barbuda Fiji Malaysia Samoa
Argentina Finland Malta Saudi Arabia
Australia France Marshall Islands Singapore
Azerbaijan Georgia Mauritius Slovak Republic
Bahamas Germany Mexico Slovenia
Bahrain Ghana Micronesia (Federated States of) Solomon Islands
Bangladesh Greece Morocco South Africa
Barbados Honduras Mozambique Spain
Belgium Hong Kong Myanmar Sri Lanka
Belize Hungary Netherlands (3) Sweden
Brazil Iceland New Zealand (4) Switzerland
Bulgaria India Nigeria Thailand
Canada Indonesia Norway Tonga
Cape Verde Ireland Oman Turkey
Chile Israel Pakistan Ukraine
China (1) Italy Panama United Arab Emirates
Columbia Jamaica Papua New Guinea United Kingdom (5)
Croatia Japan Peru United States
Cyprus Jordan Philippines Uruguay
Czech Republic Kiribati Poland Vanuatu
Denmark (2) Latvia Portugal Venezuela
Dominica Lebanon Qatar Vietnam
Ecuador Liberia Republic of Korea
Egypt Lithuania Romania
Estonia Luxembourg Russian Federation
(1) Includes: Hong Kong, China (Associate Member to the IMO)
(2) Includes: Faeroe Islands (Associate Member to the IMO)
(3) Includes: Netherlands Antilles & Aruba
(4) Includes: The Cook Islands
(5) Includes: Isle of Man, Bermuda, Cayman Islands & Gibraltar
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