COE & CDC Procedures

We have two methods of applying for seafarer documents:

1. You can apply online using our online database http://www.sknseafarers.com if you have already received a password and username. This method is currently used by our Maritime Registrars only. If you are a Maritime Registrar and you do not have a username or password, or you have lost your username and password, please contact our Seafarers Department by email on mail@stkittsnevisregistry.net
2. All other applications, please follow the instructions below.

A Seafarer requiring a Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) or a Certificate of Endorsement (CoE) from St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg), shall apply as below:

The following are to be submitted:

1. Application Form A15 (Application for Seafarers Documents) This Application Form should be downloaded from our website http://www.stittsnevisregistry.net
2. Copy of passport – showing personal details of Applicant as per those entered on this Application Form
3. 2 x Passport size photos – with applicants name printed on the reverse. Please see attached link for the standard requirements for these photos – http://www.photomat.eu/PLE03_web_Mar05.pdf
4. Valid Medical Fitness Certificate (the medical examination must be carried out no more than 18 months before this application)
5. Copies of training certificates (if applying for CDC only)
6. Payment & Proof of payment of fees
7. Security Awareness Certificate
8. Any other documentation SKANReg may deem necessary for this application (if requested)

In addition – for Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)

1. Current CDC (if requesting renewal/replacement)

In addition – for Certificate of Endorsement (CoE)

1. Copy of current Certificate of Competency (CoC)
2. Copy of current additional Endorsement (GMDSS, Tanker, etc) (if applying for this)
3. Proof of Sea Service – copy of sea service certificates or pages from seamen’s book showing personal details and ranks served.
4. Current CoE (if applying for extension)

Seafarer’s may apply to SKANReg for revalidation for their Certificate of Endorsement (CoE) as soon as their Home Country Certificate of Competency (CoC) has been revalidated by the Flag Administration who issue it:

The procedure is as follows:

1. Submit via a Maritime Registrar (MR) to the Seafarer’s Registration Department at SKANReg Head Office, a clear copy (by fax/email) of the revalidated home CoC.
2. Payment of appropriate fees (Q-Form).
3. SKANReg will check the validity of the revalidated CoC with the Home Country.
4. When revalidation is authenticated, SKANReg will authorise the MR to revalidate the CoE on the reverse, with the new expiry date.
5. MR to sign and stamp reverse of CoE accordingly.
6. MR will send a copy of reverse of CoE showing revalidation to SKANReg Head Office.
7. Where the CoC has been reissued by the Home Country with a serial/issue number different to that of the original CoC (this can be in cases where this is the Home Countries policy or a new CoC has been issued for a higher rank) this should be treated as a new application for a CoE.

The process then is as follows:

1. After checking the application the MR may issue a Certificate of Processing an Endorsement (CPE) and then forward a copy of the CPE and the CoC to the Seafarers Registration Department at SKANReg Head Office.
2. Payment of appropriate fees (Q-Form).
3. SKANRegwill check the validity of the revalidated CoC with the Home Country.
4. When the CoC is authenticated, SKANReg will issue a new CoE and forward to the MR for passing to the seafarer.