Becoming a seafarer in Romania as a career change
Official rules for adults who already have a profession on shore.
Age limits
- Minimum ages for each certificate are set by the rules in Annexes 1 and 4 of the order.
Entry through your shore profession
| Your profession on shore | Role at sea | Course | Where and on what terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working adult with a baccalaureate | Deck officer | Part-time bachelor's programme in navigation at Constanța Maritime University | Constanța Maritime University also runs the navigation programme part-time (without attendance). Naval electromechanics is also offered part-time. |
| Electrician | Ship electrician (STCW III/7) | Electrician certificate with maritime English, security familiarization and basic training | The electrician certificate of capacity (STCW III/7) is issued with a medical and psychological certificate and a study diploma. |
Minimum set of documents
- Minimum set for a rating: medical and psychological certificate, study diploma, maritime English, security familiarization and basic training.
- Basic training is part of every set.
Costs and timing: official fees only
- The application fee for bachelor admission at Constanța Maritime University is 150 RON.
How to avoid scams
- The ANR identifies and fights fraud and illegal practices involving seafarers' documents.
- The ANR issues confirmations of the authenticity of seafarers' documents.
First job: starter vacancies
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Krew Guru numbers
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Seafarer profiles from Romania on Krew Guru: 1,300+.
Checked: 26 Oct 2026. Rules change, so always check with the maritime authority: Romanian Naval Authority (Autoritatea Navală Română, ANR)