Seafarer documentsEducation and sea service
Deck officer training record book
TRB
- STCW II/1
- Full entry
- Checked 6 October 2026
- Document type
- Training record book
- Validity
- As shown on the issued document
Contents5
1 What it covers
Approved Deck Officer Training Record Book (STCW II/1) records tasks, assessments and evidence of practical training towards a navigational watch officer certificate. It is needed by deck cadets following an approved training programme. Validity: as shown on the issued document.1
2 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. There is no international renewal interval for this document.1
3 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:
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Certificates under the same regulation STCW II/1: Certificate of Competency – Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch, 500 GT or moreMCA Certificate of Competency – Officer of the Watch, Yachts less than 3,000 GT1
5 Frequently asked questions
Who needs the Approved Deck Officer Training Record Book?
Deck cadets following an approved training programme. In this reference it appears in the requirements of 1 position; whether you need it depends on the ship and your duties.1
How long is the Approved Deck Officer Training Record Book valid?
The expiry date, if the issuing system sets one, is shown on the document itself. This reference does not calculate personal expiry dates. There is no international renewal interval for this document.1
What else is the Approved Deck Officer Training Record Book called?
Also known as Deck Cadet Training Record Book (TRB), TRB.