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Able seafarer deck certificate (STCW II/5)

  • STCW II/5
  • Full entry
  • Checked 6 October 2026
Document type
Training certificate
Validity
As shown on the issued document
Names in other countries
45 countries
Contents7

1 What it covers

Certificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer Deck (STCW II/5) certifies competence in the named capacity within the limitations stated on the certificate. It is needed by deck ratings performing duties at the Able Seafarer Deck level under II/5. Validity: as shown on the issued document.1–3

2 What it consists of

The standard of competence is set by table A-II/5 of the Code.1,2

3 Validity and renewal

Document validity. The expiry date, if the issuing system sets one, is shown on the document itself. This reference does not calculate personal expiry dates.

Maintaining competence. The STCW Convention sets no single revalidation interval for this certificate.1,3

4 Which positions

The need follows from the ship and the duties on board, not from the title of the position. In this reference the document appears in the requirements of these positions:

5 Names in 45 countries

How national systems name this document. The original name is given where the source has it; the English name is our editorial rendering.

Same document

CountryName in the issuing country
South AfricaAble seafarer deckIssued by: South African Maritime Safety Authority · source
UkraineAble seafarer deck (first-class seaman)source
IndiaAble Seafarer DeckIssued by: Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) · source
GeorgiaAB SeamanAble seafarer deckIssued by: Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia · source
NigeriaRATINGS AS ABLE SEAFARER DECKRating (Able Seafarer Deck)Issued by: Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency · source
EstoniaVanemmadruse tunnistusAble Seafarer Deck CertificateIssued by: Transpordiamet · source

Related document

CountryName in the issuing country
IndiaCertificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer Deck and Able Seafarer EngineIssued by: Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) · source
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Same document

CountryName in the issuing country
BulgariaAble Seafarer Decksource
PeruMarinero de primera de puenteIssued by: Dirección General de Capitanías y Guardacostas · source
PhilippinesCertificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer DeckIssued by: Maritime Industry Authority · source
GermanyBefähigung zum Vollmatrosen im Decksbereich NVMAble seafarer deck (NVM)Issued by: BSH · source
FranceCertificat de marin qualifié pontAble seafarer deck certificateIssued by: French maritime administration · source
NetherlandsGekwalificeerd gezel dek alle schepenAble seafarer deck certificateIssued by: Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat / Kiwa Register · source
PortugalCertificado de qualificação como marítimo qualificado do convésAble seafarer deckIssued by: DGRM · source
ThailandAble Seafarer DeckCertificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer DeckIssued by: Marine Department · source
United KingdomAble Seafarer Deck Certificate of ProficiencyIssued by: Maritime and Coastguard Agency · source
TürkiyeUsta gemiciCertificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer DeckIssued by: Denizcilik Genel Müdürlüğü, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure · source
GhanaAble Seafarer DeckIssued by: Ghana Maritime Authority · source
AlgeriaCertificat d’aptitude de marin qualifié pontCertificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer DeckIssued by: Administration chargée de la marine marchande · source
NorwayCertificate of Proficiency Able Seafarer DeckAble seafarer deckIssued by: Norwegian Maritime Authority / Sjøfartsdirektoratet · source
LiberiaAble Seafarer Deck – Watchstander EndorsementIssued by: Liberia Maritime Authority / Deputy Commissioner · source
BahamasCertificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer DeckIssued by: Bahamas Maritime Authority · source
Hong KongCertificate of Proficiency for Able Seafarers DeckIssued by: Hong Kong Marine Department · source
United StatesAble Seafarer-DeckIssued by: United States Coast Guard, National Maritime Center · source
Latviakvalificēts sardzes matrozisCertificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer DeckIssued by: Maritime Administration of Latvia / Latvian Seamen’s Registry · source
MyanmarAble Seafarer DeckCertificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer DeckIssued by: Department of Marine Administration · source
ItalyMarittimo abilitato di copertaAble seafarer deckIssued by: Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti / maritime administration · source
BelgiumMarin qualifié PontAble seafarer deck certificateIssued by: FPS Mobility and Transport / Scheepvaartcontrole · source
SwedenMatrosAble seafarer deckIssued by: Transportstyrelsen · source
FinlandMatruusiAble seafarer deck's certificateIssued by: Traficom · source
CanadaAble SeafarerIssued by: Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security · source
New ZealandAble seafarer deckIssued by: Maritime New Zealand · source
ArgentinaMarinero de Primera de PuenteAble Seafarer DeckIssued by: Agencia Nacional de Puertos y Navegación; Prefectura Naval Argentina · source
ChileTripulante de Primera de PuenteIssued by: Dirección General del Territorio Marítimo y de Marina Mercante · source
MalaysiaAble Seafarer DeckCertificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer DeckIssued by: Malaysia Marine Department · source
Sri LankaCertificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer DeckIssued by: Merchant Shipping Secretariat / Director General of Merchant Shipping · source
ColombiaMarinero de PrimeraAble Seafarer DeckIssued by: Dirección General Marítima (DIMAR) · source
EcuadorMarinero de Primera de Puente (Timonel)Able Seafarer Deck (Timonel)Issued by: Dirección Nacional de los Espacios Acuáticos (DIRNEA), Armada del Ecuador · source
IcelandSérhæfður þilfarsliðiAble Seafarer DeckIssued by: Samgöngustofa · source
JamaicaAB Deck – Ships of 500grt or more, UnlimitedAB Deck – Ships of 500 grt or more, UnlimitedIssued by: Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) · source
Sloveniausposobljeni pomorščak krovaAble Seafarer DeckIssued by: Uprava Republike Slovenije za pomorstvo · source
Taiwan甲板助理員Able Seafarer DeckIssued by: Maritime and Port Bureau / Ministry of Transportation and Communications · source

Related document

CountryName in the issuing country
GermanySchiffsmechanikerDual-purpose able seafarer (Schiffsmechaniker)Issued by: BSH · source
China高级值班水手Certificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer Deck (高级值班水手)Issued by: Maritime Safety Administration, Ministry of Transport · source
DenmarkKvalifikationsbevis som befaren skibsassistentCertificate of proficiency as able ship's assistantIssued by: Danish Maritime Authority / Søfartsstyrelsen · source
FinlandPursimiesBoatswain's certificateIssued by: Traficom · source
AustraliaIntegrated Rating II/5 and III/5Issued by: Australian Maritime Safety Authority · source
New ZealandIntegrated ratingIssued by: Maritime New Zealand · source
BrazilContramestreBoatswain (CTR)Issued by: Marinha do Brasil, Diretoria de Portos e Costas · source
BrazilMestre de CabotagemCabotage Vessel Master (MCB)Issued by: Marinha do Brasil, Diretoria de Portos e Costas · source

With limitations

CountryName in the issuing country
LiberiaGeneral Purpose-1 (GP-1)General Purpose-1 (GP-1) – Watchstander Certificate or EndorsementIssued by: Liberia Maritime Authority / Deputy Commissioner · source

"Related document" is a national document of its own system that relates to this type but is not automatically equal to it.

Requires beforehand: Certificate of Proficiency – Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch STCW II/44

7 Frequently asked questions

Who needs the Certificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer Deck?

Deck ratings performing duties at the Able Seafarer Deck level under II/5. In this reference it appears in the requirements of 1 position; whether you need it depends on the ship and your duties.1,2

How long is the Certificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer Deck valid?

The expiry date, if the issuing system sets one, is shown on the document itself. This reference does not calculate personal expiry dates. The STCW Convention sets no single revalidation interval for this certificate.1,3

What else is the Certificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer Deck called?

Also known as Certificate of Proficiency as Able Seafarer Deck (STCW II/5). National names in 45 countries are listed on this page.

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