How to become a seafarer in Myanmar

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Basic safety training (STCW VI/1) is required to serve on any ship and is open from age 18.
Source: DMA: List of Courses for Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Proficiency (updated to March 2021)
All seafarers must complete safety familiarization and basic training under STCW VI/1.
Source: IMO, STCW/CONF.2/33 (2010): Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention
Seafarer medical examinations must be done by doctors approved by the Department of Marine Administration (DMA).
Source: DMA: Seafarers Medical Examinations and Certifications
When applying for a rating certificate of proficiency, the medical certificate must still be valid for at least 3 months.
Source: DMA: CoP application procedure for ratings
A rating's application also includes a copy of the CDC (seaman's book).
Source: DMA: CoP application procedure for ratings
New entrants apply with completion certificates from their approved training schools.
Source: DMA: CoP application procedure for ratings

DMA certificates can be checked in the DMA's free online verification.
Source: Department of Marine Administration (DMA), Myanmar: home page
The DMA publishes a list of medical centres whose approval was withdrawn or suspended.
Source: DMA: Seafarers Medical Examinations and Certifications
Check that a training school is on the DMA's list of approved schools.
Source: DMA, Nautical Division: Training section
Under the MLC 2006, recruitment and placement fees must not be charged to the seafarer.
Source: ILO, Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (as amended)

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

Seafarer profiles from Myanmar on Krew Guru: 550+.

Checked: 26 Oct 2026. Rules change, so always check with the maritime authority: Department of Marine Administration (DMA)