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Seafarer Flag State Endorsements & CRA

Direct statutory processing of Certificate of Endorsement (CoE), Continuous Discharge Books (CDC), and 24-to-48 hour Certificate of Receipt of Application (CRA) for officers and ratings joining international flag vessels.

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24 - 48 Hours
Official CRA (Acknowledgment) Issuance
3 Months Validity
CRA Authorization for Immediate Vessel Boarding
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Port State Control (PSC) Verification Compliance
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Flag Endorsement Administrations

Structured processing guidelines, required documentation, and CRA turnaround times across 10 maritime authorities.

Panama Flag

Panama

Panama Maritime Authority (DGGM)
CRA Issuance: 24 - 48 Hours
Mandatory Dossier National CoC, Medical Fitness, CDC, 3x3 Photo, GMDSS / DCE
Discharge Book Panama Seaman Book (DGGM Official)
Belize Flag

Belize

IMMARBE Seafarers Department
CRA Issuance: 24 - 48 Hours
Mandatory Dossier CoC verification letter, Passport, Medical certificate, Basic Safety
Discharge Book IMMARBE Continuous Discharge Certificate
Barbados Flag

Barbados

Barbados Maritime Ship Registry (BMSR)
CRA Issuance: Same-Day / 24 Hours
Mandatory Dossier STCW White List National CoC, ENG1 or Equivalent Medical, Passport
Discharge Book Barbados Seafarer Discharge Book
Honduras Flag

Honduras

General Directorate of Merchant Marine (DGMM)
CRA Issuance: 24 - 48 Hours
Mandatory Dossier National CoC, Seaman Book, STCW Basic Courses, Medical Fitness
Discharge Book Honduras Maritime Seaman Book
Comoros Flag

Comoros

Union of Comoros Seafarers Division
CRA Issuance: 24 Hours
Mandatory Dossier CoC, Passport copy, Medical examination report, Passport photos
Discharge Book Comoros Seaman Book
Jamaica Flag

Jamaica

Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ)
CRA Issuance: 48 Hours
Mandatory Dossier CoC under STCW White List signatory state, Medical Fitness, Passport
Discharge Book Jamaica Seafarers Identity & Discharge Record
Moldova Flag

Moldova

Public Institution "Naval Agency of Moldova"
CRA Issuance: 2 - 3 Days
Mandatory Dossier National CoC & verification confirmation, Medical form, Seaman Book
Discharge Book Moldovan Seafarer Passport & Record
Palau Flag

Palau

Palau International Ship Registry (PISR Seafarers)
CRA Issuance: Instant Digital CRA (24h)
Mandatory Dossier Digital scans of CoC, GMDSS, Medical, High Voltage (if ETO), Passport
Discharge Book Palau Digital & Physical Seaman Book
Saint Kitts & Nevis Flag

Saint Kitts & Nevis

SKANReg Seafarer Certification Department
CRA Issuance: 24 Hours
Mandatory Dossier STCW CoC, Medical Fitness, 2 photos, Passport identity page
Discharge Book SKANReg Seaman Book
Saint Vincent & Grenadines Flag

Saint Vincent & Grenadines

SVG Maritime Administration Department
CRA Issuance: 24 - 48 Hours
Mandatory Dossier CoC, STCW VI/1-4 certificates, Medical, National CDC copy
Discharge Book SVG Seaman Identity Record Book
STCW Regulation I/10 Recognition

Parties to the STCW Convention & Regulatory Verification

Under Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 1978 as amended), flag administrations endorse certificates issued by other governments only after confirming that full effect is given to the requirements concerning competence and quality standards.

What is a CRA (Certificate of Receipt of Application)?

A CRA is an official statutory document issued by the flag administration under STCW I/10 paragraph 5. It confirms that a valid application for endorsement has been submitted and authorizes the officer to serve on board the flag state’s vessels for a maximum period of 3 months while the permanent parchment is engraved.

Seafarer Application Checklist

Ensure the following digital scans are prepared in PDF or high-res JPG before lodging:

1
Valid Certificate of Competency (CoC)
Must include all pages and national endorsement from an IMO White List administration.
2
Seafarer Medical Fitness Certificate
Valid under STCW I/9 & MLC 2006 (ENG1 or ILO certified doctor, within 2 years).
3
International Passport & National Seaman Book
Passport must have at least 12 months remaining validity with clear biographical page.
4
Specialized Tanker or Technical Endorsements
Dangerous Cargo Endorsement (DCE) for Oil, Chemical, or Liquefied Gas; High Voltage for ETO.