How to become a seafarer in Georgia

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Certificates of competency are issued only by the Maritime Transport Agency, after it verifies the supporting documents.
Source: Law of Georgia on Education and Certification of Seafarers, Article 6
Every seafarer must complete recognised basic training under STCW VI/1 before taking up shipboard duties.
Source: Law of Georgia on Education and Certification of Seafarers, Article 29
The seafarer's medical certificate is issued only by a medical institution selected by the Maritime Transport Agency.
Source: Law of Georgia on Education and Certification of Seafarers, Article 49
The Maritime Transport Agency issues the Seafarer's Identity Document and the Sea Service Book; applicants need a valid certificate of competency or proficiency and a valid seafarer medical certificate.
Source: Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia — Seafarers ID and Seaservice Book

Crewing companies are recognised by the Maritime Transport Agency — check that a company offering you a job is recognised.
Source: Maritime Code of Georgia, Article 69(2)
You can verify Georgian certificates, medical certificates, sea service books and identity documents online on the Maritime Transport Agency website (documents issued since 2013).
Source: Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia — Certificate Verification
A genuine seafarer medical certificate is issued on a form with anti-forgery protection, in Georgian and English.
Source: Law of Georgia on Education and Certification of Seafarers, Article 49

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Checked: 26 Oct 2026. Rules change, so always check with the maritime authority: Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia