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Maritime Medical Examination in Georgia Without a Queue. Special Conditions for Seafarers from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus

25 years of experience, P&I Club certificates, yellow fever vaccination, special offers for seafarers from other countries: transfer service, accommodation search, discounts on certificates in partner training centers, employment assistance through Georgian crewing companies.

How a Seafarer Can Obtain a Liberian Registry Certificate and Complete Verification in 2026

In 2026, the rules for issuing certificates for work on vessels under the Liberian flag were updated.

Where and how to properly obtain maritime certificates, what requirements are currently in force, and how to complete the process without losing time.

Detailed information can be found on the website of AVANT Training Center or by contacting the training department at +38 (067) 300-83-38.

From STCW to Smart Ships: Where Seafarers Train in Greece – Part 5

Greece is one of the key countries in the global maritime industry, home to a large concentration of shipowners, crewing companies, and training centers for seafarers.

That's why we've dedicated a separate feature to Greek maritime training centers—places where seafarers can complete their training, renew certificates, and gain new knowledge, including in the areas of smart ships and emerging technologies.

TOP European Marine Training Centres. Where to go When Certificates Expire?

Every five years the command staff is required to change certificates and update the package of documents for further work. Ratings need to improve their qualifications to move up the career ladder. But what to do if you now live in Europe and there is no opportunity to undergo training in a Ukrainian TC?

Petro *****

Last update: 17.02.2026 11:39

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Position applied for: Chief Officer

Date of birth:***** (age: 47)

Citizenship:Ukraine

Country of residence:Bulgaria

City of residence:Varna

Permanent address:*****

Contact Tel. No:*****

E-Mail:*****

U.S. visa:No

E.U. visa:No

Ukrainian biometric
international passport:Yes

Date available from:01.04.2026

English knowledge:Advanced

Minimum salary:6,000 $ per month

COC & Endorsment:

Document	Number	Qualification	Place of issue	Date of expiry
Certificate of competency	*****	Chief Officer	Ukraine	15.02.2029
COC Endorsment	*****	Chief Officer	Ukraine	15.02.2029

General details:

Document	Number	Place of issue	Date of expiry
Seaman’s passport	*****	IZMAIL	25.03.2031
Tourist passport	*****	5119	28.04.2028

Certificates:

Type	Number	Place of issue	Date of expiry
Proficiency in Survival craft	*****	ODESSA	26.02.2029
Advanced Fire Fighting	*****	ODESSA	26.02.2029
Medical Care	*****	ODESSA	26.02.2029
Ship Security Officer	*****	ODESSA	26.02.2029
Bridge team management	*****	ODESSA	26.02.2029
Radar Navigatiion,Radar Plotting and use of ARPA	*****	ODESSA	26.02.2029
Electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS)	*****	ODESSA	26.02.2029
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE	*****	ODESSA	31.01.2025
Basic Safety Training	*****	ODESSA	26.02.2029
Carrying of Dang. & Haz. Substances	*****	ODESSA	26.02.2029
Medical first	*****	ODESSA	26.02.2029
Designated Security Duties	*****	ODESSA	26.02.2029
GMDSS	*****	ODESSA	12.02.2029

Sea service:

Position:	From / To:	Vessel name:	Vessel type:	DWT:	GT:	ME type:	ME power:	Flag:	Shipowner:	Crewing:
Chief Officer	20.12.2025 - 10.02.2026	*****	General Cargo	3850	2597	-	1520 kW	Portugal	*****	*****
Chief Officer	04.08.2025 - 18.10.2025	*****	General Cargo	5048	3997		1768 kW	Germany	*****	*****
Chief Officer	10.01.2025 - 11.05.2025	*****	General Cargo	4111	2820	MAK	2400 kW	Antigua & Barbuda	*****	*****
Chief Officer	22.06.2024 - 17.08.2024	*****	General Cargo	4111	2820	MAK	2400 kW	Antigua & Barbuda	*****	*****
Chief Officer	12.09.2023 - 13.04.2024	*****	Coaster	4200		WARSILA	1690 BHP	PANAMA	*****	*****
Chief Officer	01.05.2023 - 01.08.2023	*****	Coaster	4200		WARSILA	1690 BHP	PANAMA	*****	*****
Chief Officer	28.10.2022 - 03.03.2023	*****	General Cargo	1863		Caterpiller	749 BHP	St.Vinsent	*****	*****
Chief Officer	07.05.2021 - 12.11.2021	*****	General Cargo	5172		----	1764 BHP	Malta	*****	*****
Chief Officer	16.08.2020 - 31.01.2021	*****	General Cargo	5172		--	1764 BHP	Malta	*****	*****
Chief Officer	01.08.2019 - 15.12.2019	*****	General Cargo	6315			1940 BHP	A&B	*****	*****
Chief Officer	29.04.2018 - 23.11.2018	*****	General Cargo	6200		0	1940 BHP	Cook Island	*****	*****
Chief Officer	09.04.2017 - 10.11.2017	*****	General Cargo	6200		0	1940 BHP	Cook Island	*****	*****
Chief Officer	27.08.2016 - 27.12.2016	*****	Dry Cargo	3350		0	970 BHP	Panama	*****	*****
Chief Officer	01.09.2015 - 08.04.2016	*****	Dry Cargo	3350		0	970 BHP	Sierra Leone	*****	*****
2nd Officer	10.07.2014 - 17.11.2014	*****	Dry Cargo	3353		---------	1030 BHP	BELIZ CITY	*****	*****
2nd Officer	02.12.2012 - 20.05.2013	*****	General Cargo	3353		----------	1030 BHP	MOLDOVA	*****	*****
2nd Officer	14.06.2012 - 20.08.2012	*****	Dry Cargo	3353		-------	1030 BHP	MOLDOVA	*****	*****
2nd Officer	20.02.2012 - 19.05.2012	*****	General Cargo	3353		------	1030 BHP	CAMBODIA	*****	*****
2nd Officer	25.06.2011 - 03.11.2011	*****	Dry Cargo	3070		------	1028 BHP	Ukraine	*****	*****
2nd Officer	01.10.2010 - 22.03.2011	*****	Tug Boat	832		------	1766 BHP	Ukraine	*****	*****
2nd Officer	19.08.2009 - 10.01.2010	*****	River barge	240		---------		UKRAINE	*****	*****
Chief Officer	21.01.2009 - 07.03.2009	*****	OSV - Offshore Supply Vessel	508		-----		PANAMA	*****	*****
Chief Officer	07.10.2007 - 10.10.2008	*****	Coaster	245		VOLVA PENTA TAMD 121-C		SIERA LEONE	*****	*****
Chief Officer	27.12.2006 - 15.04.2007	*****	Dry Cargo	245		--------		SIERA LEONE	*****	*****
Chief Officer	05.09.2005 - 17.04.2006	*****	Dry Cargo	245		----------------		SIERA LEONE	*****	*****
Chief Officer	20.10.2004 - 15.05.2005	*****	Dry Cargo	245 R.T		--------------		RUSSIA	*****	*****

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