Requirements for Merchant Marine Personnel Certification - Notice RLM-118 Series 2026

Oct 2, 2026

Official requirements issued by the Liberian Maritime Authority for Merchant Marine personnel certification. The notice defines the issuing authority, licensing and documentation processes, and the standards used to evaluate qualifications in line with the STCW Convention 1978 and amendments. It provides general definitions for vessel types, approved courses, and qualification categories, and outlines management, operational, and support levels, including key officer and engineer roles and related certificates.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages98

Reading Time4 h 7 min

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Authority

Issuance of Licenses and Documents

Establishment of Standards

Compliance with the STCW Convention 1978, as amended

Evaluation of Uncategorized Qualifications

General

General Definitions

Oil Tanker

Chemical Tanker

Liquefied Gas Tanker

Passenger Ship

Ro-Ro Passenger Ship

Approved Courses

"White List"

Liberian License

National Certificate

Endorsement Certificate

As Amended

Management Level

Operational Level

Support Level

Master

Chief Mate

Navigational Watch Officer

Chief Engineer

Second Engineer (First Assistant Engineer)

Engineering Watch Officer

GMDSS Operator

THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA LIBERIA MARITIME AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MERCHANT MARINE PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER TELEPHONE: (703) 790-3434 22980 Indian Creek Drive, Suite 200 TELEFAX: (703) 790-5655 Dulles, Virginia 20166, USA E-Mail: [info@liscr.com](info@liscr.com) M. NOTICE RLM-118 SERIES 2026 The within document is published by the Liberian Maritime Registry, by the authority of the Liberian Government, granted by The Republic of Liberia, Liberia Maritime Authority. It is an official publication of the Liberian Registry. Its contents and the Republic of Liberia logo and seal may not be copied, reproduced or distributed without prior permission in writing from the Liberian Registry. Copyright © All rights reserved. REQUIREMENTS FOR MERCHANT MARINE PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. AUTHORITY............................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Issuance of Licenses and Documents ....................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Establishment of Standards .....................................................................................................................1 1.3 Compliance with the STCW Convention 1978, as amended.................................................................. 1 1.4 Evaluation of Uncategorized Qualifications............................................................................................ 1 2 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................ 2 2.1 General Definitions .............................................................................................................................. 2 2.1.1 Oil Tanker ..................................................................................................................................... 2 2.1.2 Chemical Tanker........................................................................................................................... 2 2.1.3 Liquefied Gas Tanker ................................................................................................................... 2 2.1.4 Passenger Ship .............................................................................................................................. 2 2.1.5 Ro-Ro Passenger Ship................................................................................................................... 2 2.1.6 Approved Courses ........................................................................................................................ 2 2.1.7 “White List”.................................................................................................................................. 2 2.1.8 Liberian License ........................................................................................................................... 2 2.1.9 National Certificate ....................................................................................................................... 2 2.1.10 Endorsement Certificate................................................................................................................ 2 2.1.11 As Amended ................................................................................................................................. 3 2.1.12 Management Level ....................................................................................................................... 3 2.1.13 Operational Level ......................................................................................................................... 3 2.1.14 Support Level ............................................................................................................................... 3 2.1.1

FAQs

What does the document cover regarding merchant marine personnel certification?

It sets out requirements for licensing and certification, the standards for evaluation of qualifications, and definitions used for different roles and vessel types.

How does the document relate to the STCW Convention 1978?

It specifies compliance with the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, as part of the certification requirements.

What categories and positions are defined in the general section?

It provides general definitions for vessel categories and courses, and it distinguishes management, operational, and support level roles such as master, chief mate, navigational watch officer, and chief engineer.

Oct 2, 2026

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