How to become a seafarer in Romania

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What both paths have in common

• The Romanian Naval Authority (ANR) issues certificates of competency and proficiency only if the requirements of the ministerial order on seafarer training are met.
  Source: Ordinul ministrului transporturilor nr. 1.252/2014 (forma consolidată): criteriile minime de pregătire a personalului navigant maritim român
• Every candidate must prove identity, minimum age, medical fitness, sea service and the required courses.
  Source: Ordinul ministrului transporturilor nr. 1.252/2014 (forma consolidată): criteriile minime de pregătire a personalului navigant maritim român
• A seafarer medical certificate is valid for up to 2 years, with a shorter period for candidates under 18.
  Source: Ordinul ministrului transporturilor nr. 1.252/2014 (forma consolidată): criteriile minime de pregătire a personalului navigant maritim român
• Every certificate application needs a valid medical and psychological fitness certificate for the post.
  Source: Autoritatea Navală Română: Brevet / Certificat de capacitate
• 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
• Under the MLC 2006, no person under 16 may work on board a ship.
  Source: ILO, Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (as amended)

Beware of scams

• The ANR identifies and fights fraud and illegal practices involving seafarers' documents.
  Source: Ordinul ministrului transporturilor nr. 1.252/2014 (forma consolidată): criteriile minime de pregătire a personalului navigant maritim român
• The ANR issues confirmations of the authenticity of seafarers' documents.
  Source: Autoritatea Navală Română: Examinare personal navigant maritim

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