Becoming a seafarer in Egypt as a career change

Age limits

• Under STCW II/1, a candidate for officer in charge of a navigational watch must be at least 18 years old.
  Source: IMO, STCW Convention as amended in 2010 (STCW/CONF.2/33), Regulation II/1

Entry through your shore profession

Minimum set of documents

• Minimum for any first job on board: STCW VI/1 basic training, a valid seafarer medical certificate and a maritime passport from EAMS.
  Source: IMO, STCW Convention as amended in 2010 (STCW/CONF.2/33), Regulation VI/1

Costs and timing: official fees only

• Without an approved training programme, STCW requires at least 36 months of approved seagoing service before a deck officer certificate.
  Source: IMO, STCW Convention as amended in 2010 (STCW/CONF.2/33), Regulation II/1

How to avoid scams

• 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

First job: starter vacancies

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