How to become a seafarer in Egypt

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Egypt is a party to the STCW Convention, so Egyptian certificates follow the international STCW standards of training and certification.
Source: EAMS: International Conventions Joined by Egypt
Every seafarer must complete safety familiarization and basic training under STCW VI/1.
Source: IMO, STCW Convention as amended in 2010 (STCW/CONF.2/33), Regulation VI/1
The seafarer's document (maritime passport) is issued by EAMS, separately for marine officers and engineers and for other shipboard professions.
Source: EAMS online services — Maritime Passport Services
Every seafarer holding an STCW certificate and serving at sea must also hold a valid medical certificate.
Source: IMO, STCW Convention as amended in 2010 (STCW/CONF.2/33), Regulation I/9

Check any certificate of competency on the EAMS website before you trust it — the authority offers an online certificate verification service.
Source: EAMS citizen services — certificate of competency inquiry

85% of open vacancies on Krew Guru accept citizens of Egypt.

Seafarer profiles from Egypt on Krew Guru: 1,600+.

Checked: 26 Oct 2026. Rules change, so always check with the maritime authority: Egyptian Authority for Maritime Safety (EAMS)