Excavator Operator (Backhoe Dredger): required documents
Department: Deck Department · verified 22.07.2026 against editions in force
Required documents
- Seaman's Identity Document (SID)Basis: ILO Convention No. 185 (Seafarer identity documents)
- International Passport
- Seaman's Book
- Medical Fitness Certificate (STCW IBasis: STCW Convention, Regulation I/9 and Section A-I/9; Russian Ministry of Health Order No. 714n (01.11.2022); MLC 2006, Standard A1.2 (medical certificate)
- Certificate of Proficiency as Able Seafarer Deck (STCW IIBasis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 378 (08.11.2021); STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Certificate of Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (STCW IIBasis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 378 (08.11.2021); STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Basic Safety Training (STCW VIBasis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers (STCW A-VIBasis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Excavator Operator Certificate (Russia)
Additional documents
Not mandatory, but they widen the range of suitable vessels and vacancies.
- Crane Operator (Craneman) Certificate
- Crowd Management Training (STCW VBasis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- DP Basic TrainingBasis: Nautical Institute DP Training Scheme
- Crane Operator (Craneman) Certificate, Grade 5
- Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 Competence Assessment (Floating Structures)Basis: Industry standards (OPITO, IRATA, GWO)
- Certificate of Expertise - Crane Operator (OMHEC)
- Crane Operator (Craneman) Certificate, Grade 6
- Crane Operator (Craneman) Certificate, Grade 4
- Offshore Crane Operator: Stage 2 Competence Assessment StandardBasis: Industry standards (OPITO, IRATA, GWO)
- Sparrows Offshore Crane Operator Standard Stage 3 Assessment
- Crane Operator Offshore - Element NL Module 1.2
- Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 Competence Assessment (Fixed Structures)Basis: Industry standards (OPITO, IRATA, GWO)
- Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 Competence Assessment (Vessel Subsea Lifting)Basis: Industry standards (OPITO, IRATA, GWO)
- Ballast Water Management (BWM Convention 2004)
- Free-Fall Lifeboat Training
- Visual Signalling (Flashing Light)
- Maritime English Test (Marlins
- Safe Lifting Operations
- Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)
- Mooring Operations and Rope Handling
- Anti-Piracy Awareness (BMP)
Normative base
- ILO Convention No. 185 (Seafarer identity documents)
- STCW Convention, Regulation I/9 and Section A-I/9
- Russian Ministry of Health Order No. 714n (01.11.2022)
- MLC 2006, Standard A1.2 (medical certificate)
- Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 378 (08.11.2021)
- STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Nautical Institute DP Training Scheme
- Industry standards (OPITO, IRATA, GWO)
Frequently asked questions
Which documents are required for the Excavator Operator (Backhoe Dredger) position?
Seaman's Identity Document (SID); International Passport; Seaman's Book; Medical Fitness Certificate (STCW I; Certificate of Proficiency as Able Seafarer Deck (STCW II; Certificate of Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (STCW II; Basic Safety Training (STCW VI; Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers (STCW A-VI; Excavator Operator Certificate (Russia)
Which additional documents improve chances for the Excavator Operator (Backhoe Dredger) position?
Crane Operator (Craneman) Certificate; Crowd Management Training (STCW V; DP Basic Training; Crane Operator (Craneman) Certificate, Grade 5; Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 Competence Assessment (Floating Structures); Certificate of Expertise - Crane Operator (OMHEC); Crane Operator (Craneman) Certificate, Grade 6; Crane Operator (Craneman) Certificate, Grade 4; Offshore Crane Operator: Stage 2 Competence Assessment Standard; Sparrows Offshore Crane Operator Standard Stage 3 Assessment
Which normative documents is this list based on?
ILO Convention No. 185 (Seafarer identity documents); STCW Convention, Regulation I/9 and Section A-I/9; Russian Ministry of Health Order No. 714n (01.11.2022); MLC 2006, Standard A1.2 (medical certificate); Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 378 (08.11.2021); STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010); Nautical Institute DP Training Scheme; Industry standards (OPITO, IRATA, GWO)
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