Maintenance Mechanic: required documents
Department: Engine 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)
- 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)
Additional documents
Not mandatory, but they widen the range of suitable vessels and vacancies.
- Fitter (Vocational Qualification Certificate)
- Engine-Room Resource Management (ERM, STCW A-III
- Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Training
- Ballast Water Management (BWM Convention 2004)
- Free-Fall Lifeboat Training
- Maritime English Test (Marlins
- Safe Lifting Operations
- 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)
- STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
Frequently asked questions
Which documents are required for the Maintenance Mechanic position?
Seaman's Identity Document (SID); International Passport; Seaman's Book; Medical Fitness Certificate (STCW I; Basic Safety Training (STCW VI; Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers (STCW A-VI
Which additional documents improve chances for the Maintenance Mechanic position?
Fitter (Vocational Qualification Certificate); Engine-Room Resource Management (ERM, STCW A-III; Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Training; Ballast Water Management (BWM Convention 2004); Free-Fall Lifeboat Training; Maritime English Test (Marlins; Safe Lifting Operations; Mooring Operations and Rope Handling; Anti-Piracy Awareness (BMP)
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); STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
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