Trawl Master: required documents
Department: Fishing Department · verified 22.07.2026 against editions in force
Required documents
- Certificate of Fishing Master
- International Passport
- Medical Fitness Certificate (STCW I/9)Basis: 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)
- Seaman's Book / Seaman's Record Book (SIRB/CDC)
- Basic Safety Training (STCW VI/1)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers (STCW A-VI/6-1)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Seaman's Identity Document (SID)Basis: ILO Convention No. 185 (Seafarer identity documents)
- Basic Safety Training for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F)
Additional documents
Not mandatory, but they widen the range of suitable vessels and vacancies.
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (STCW VI/2)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010); SOLAS Convention (Regulation III/10)
- Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW VI/3)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
Normative base
- 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)
- ILO Convention No. 185 (Seafarer identity documents)
- SOLAS Convention (Regulation III/10)
Frequently asked questions
Which documents are required for the Trawl Master position?
Certificate of Fishing Master; International Passport; Medical Fitness Certificate (STCW I/9); Seaman's Book / Seaman's Record Book (SIRB/CDC); Basic Safety Training (STCW VI/1); Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers (STCW A-VI/6-1); Seaman's Identity Document (SID); Basic Safety Training for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F)
Which additional documents improve chances for the Trawl Master position?
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (STCW VI/2); Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW VI/3)
Which normative documents is this list based on?
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); ILO Convention No. 185 (Seafarer identity documents); SOLAS Convention (Regulation III/10)
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