Before purchasing a course or pursuing a license, we highly recommend that you consult our CAREER GUIDES to see if you indeed qualify for the license you seek to obtain. Not everyone can obtain a license by taking courses, you MUST have sufficient sea time as determined by the Commonwealth of Dominica Maritime Administration. If you have insufficient sea time to obtain your license and have already taken a course, the course is valid for 12 months to obtain the necessary sea time and apply for your license.

Learn more about obtaining a Dominica license HERE.

Sea time or “sea service” means service on board a ship relevant to the issue or revalidation of a certificate or other qualification. The best way to document sea time is through a Seafarer Log Book. If you have served onboard a vessel, you should have been issued “discharge papers” identifying your time served onboard. Discharge papers can be used to document sea time.

Depending on the license you are seeking to obtain, some NEMO courses can be taken in lieu of sea time, reducing the overall amount of sea time needed to obtain your license.

After completing your courses, you can apply for a Dominica license by visiting the Commonwealth of Dominica Maritime Administration’s website HERE.

The Dominica Maritime Administration will assist you with review of your application and processing. If you meet at the requirements, you will be issued a Seafarer ID Book and relevant certificates.

The Commonwealth of Dominica Maritime Administration recognizes many licenses from other administrations. If you would like a Dominica license, you can seek an Endorsement of a Foreign STCW License HERE.