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.
- A deck officer of the watch needs a diploma from a training programme meeting STCW A-II/1 or A-II/2.
- An engineer officer of the watch needs a diploma from a programme meeting STCW A-III/1 or A-III/2.
- The VILNIUS TECH Lithuanian Maritime Academy in Klaipėda has accredited programmes in marine navigation and marine power plant operation.
- Deck officer candidates also need a GMDSS radio operator certificate.
Rating: rating course
- Under STCW II/4 a deck watch rating must be at least 16.
- A deck rating (jūreivis) needs a completed training programme meeting STCW A-II/4.
- A deck rating needs at least 2 months of deck service, taking part in navigational watches under supervision.
- An able seafarer deck needs 12 months as a deck rating on ships over 500 GT and the able seafarer course.
- Accredited programmes include deck rating (STCW A-II/4) and motorman (STCW A-III/4) courses.
Exams and certification
- Every certificate of competency requires a document confirming that the exam was passed.
- Candidates submit an application, the training diploma, proof of sea service, a medical certificate, the exam result and photos to the LTSA.
Documents in order
- First, the basic safety course certificate (STCW A-VI/1).
- For the seaman's book the LTSA needs an application, an identity document and one photograph.
- Students of a maritime training institution can get a seaman's book for the period of study.
- Sea service is proven by a sea service certificate (darbo stažo laive pažymėjimas).
Cadet training at sea
- A deck cadet needs at least 12 months of deck service on ships of 500 GT or more.
- At least 6 months of it must be navigational watchkeeping under a deck officer.
- An engine cadet completes a workshop skills course of at least 12 months.
- Engine cadet sea service is at least 6 months in the engine department.
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), KlaipėdaCourses: 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), KlaipėdaCourses: 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, KlaipėdaCourses: GMDSS operator; Radar and ARPA; Basic safety (STCW A-VI/1)
First job: starter vacancies
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Krew Guru numbers
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Checked: 26 Oct 2026. Rules change, so always check with the maritime authority: Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration (Lietuvos transporto saugos administracija, LTSA)