How to become a seafarer in Lithuania after school

Official rules for school students and school leavers. Check every requirement with the maritime authority before you apply or pay.

Officer: maritime academy or college

Under STCW II/1 an officer of the watch must be at least 18.
Source: IMO, STCW/CONF.2/33 (2010): Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention
A deck officer of the watch needs a diploma from a training programme meeting STCW A-II/1 or A-II/2.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)
An engineer officer of the watch needs a diploma from a programme meeting STCW A-III/1 or A-III/2.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)
The VILNIUS TECH Lithuanian Maritime Academy in Klaipėda has accredited programmes in marine navigation and marine power plant operation.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Akredituotų mokymo įstaigų, rengiančių jūrininkus, sąrašas (updated 22.01.2025)
Deck officer candidates also need a GMDSS radio operator certificate.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)

Rating: rating course

Under STCW II/4 a deck watch rating must be at least 16.
Source: IMO, STCW/CONF.2/33 (2010): Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention
A deck rating (jūreivis) needs a completed training programme meeting STCW A-II/4.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)
A deck rating needs at least 2 months of deck service, taking part in navigational watches under supervision.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)
An able seafarer deck needs 12 months as a deck rating on ships over 500 GT and the able seafarer course.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)
Accredited programmes include deck rating (STCW A-II/4) and motorman (STCW A-III/4) courses.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Akredituotų mokymo įstaigų, rengiančių jūrininkus, sąrašas (updated 22.01.2025)

Exams and certification

Every certificate of competency requires a document confirming that the exam was passed.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)
Candidates submit an application, the training diploma, proof of sea service, a medical certificate, the exam result and photos to the LTSA.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)

Documents in order

First, the basic safety course certificate (STCW A-VI/1).
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)
For the seaman's book the LTSA needs an application, an identity document and one photograph.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)
Students of a maritime training institution can get a seaman's book for the period of study.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)
Sea service is proven by a sea service certificate (darbo stažo laive pažymėjimas).
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)

Cadet training at sea

A deck cadet needs at least 12 months of deck service on ships of 500 GT or more.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)
At least 6 months of it must be navigational watchkeeping under a deck officer.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)
An engine cadet completes a workshop skills course of at least 12 months.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)
Engine cadet sea service is at least 6 months in the engine department.
Source: Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija: Jūrininkų diplomavimas (archived copy of 14.08.2020)

Approved training institutions

Only institutions from the official list of the maritime authority. The list changes: check that the institution is still approved before you pay.

Active institutions from the LTSA list of accredited seafarer training institutions (updated 22.01.2025); institutions marked as not operating are not listed.

Klaipėda County

VILNIUS TECH Lithuanian Maritime Academy (Lietuvos jūreivystės akademija), Klaipėda
Courses: Marine navigation (STCW A-II/2); Marine power plant operation (STCW A-III/2); Deck rating (STCW A-II/4); Motorman (STCW A-III/4); Basic safety (STCW A-VI/1); GMDSS
Klaipėda Paulius Lindenau Training Centre (Klaipėdos Pauliaus Lindenau mokymo centras), Klaipėda
Courses: Deck rating (STCW A-II/4); Ship electrician (STCW A-III/6); Ship's cook; Motorman; Basic safety (STCW A-VI/1)
Jūrininkų treniruočių centras, Klaipėda
Courses: GMDSS operator; Radar and ARPA; Basic safety (STCW A-VI/1)

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