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Ship's cook qualification document

  • MLC 2006 A3.2.3–4
  • Full entry
  • Checked 6 October 2026
Document type
Qualification document
Validity
As shown on the issued document
Names in other countries
19 countries
Contents6

1 What it covers

Ship’s Cook Qualification Document (MLC 2006 A3.2.3–4) evidences training and qualification to work as a ship’s cook. It is needed by personnel serving as the ship’s cook. 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:

4 Names in 19 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 AfricaShip’s CookIssued by: South African Maritime Safety Authority · source
UkraineShip's cook qualificationsource
EstoniaLaevakoka tunnistusShip’s Cook CertificateIssued by: Transpordiamet · source
BulgariaShip’s Cook Qualificationsource
BangladeshShip’s CookShip’s Cook Qualification DocumentIssued by: Department of Shipping · source
United KingdomUK (MLC 2006) Ship’s Cook CertificateIssued by: Maritime and Coastguard Agency · source
Show all 19 countries

Same document

CountryName in the issuing country
GhanaCookIssued by: Ghana Maritime Authority · source
PakistanCertificate of competency as ship’s cookShip’s Cook Certificate of CompetencyIssued by: Mercantile Marine Department / Directorate General Ports and Shipping · source
NorwayCertificate of proficiency for ship's cookShip's cook certificateIssued by: Norwegian Maritime Authority / Sjøfartsdirektoratet · source
Marshall IslandsChief Cook – Special Qualification CertificateIssued by: Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator · source
Marshall IslandsCook – Special Qualification CertificateIssued by: Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator · source
Japan船舶料理士資格証明書Ship’s Cook Qualification CertificateIssued by: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism · source
DenmarkSønæringsbevis som skibskokShip's cook certificateIssued by: Danish Maritime Authority / Søfartsstyrelsen · source
MyanmarCookShip’s Cook Certificate of ProficiencyIssued by: Department of Marine Administration · source
BelgiumCertificat de cuisinier de bordShip's cook certificateIssued by: FPS Mobility and Transport / Scheepvaartcontrole · source
CanadaShip’s CookIssued by: Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security · source

Related document

CountryName in the issuing country
FinlandLaivakokkiShip's cook certificateIssued by: Traficom · source
Cayman IslandsRecognition of Qualification as a Ship’s CookIssued by: Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands · source
GibraltarCertificate of Qualification as a Ship’s CookIssued by: Gibraltar Maritime Administration · source
Slovenialadijski kuharShip’s Cook QualificationIssued by: Uprava Republike Slovenije za pomorstvo · source

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

Approved cook training includes: Food and Personal Hygiene, Food Handling and Storage Training MLC A3.22

6 Frequently asked questions

Who needs the Ship’s Cook Qualification Document?

Personnel serving as the ship’s cook. In this reference it appears in the requirements of 4 positions; whether you need it depends on the ship and your duties.1

How long is the Ship’s Cook Qualification Document 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 Ship’s Cook Qualification Document called?

Also known as Ship's Cook Certificate. National names in 19 countries are listed on this page.

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