SEA EXPERIENCE AND UPGRADING

    Many seafarers who got there Certificate Of Competence( COC ) in Ukraine maybe asking same question on " how many sea experience do i need as 3rd engineer, 2nd officer, chief mate and 2nd engineer to sit for upgrading exam?"

According Ukraine maritime transport, You are suppose to have at least 18 months sea experience before sitting for upgrade exam. And also note that since you have finish you academic course for above 2 years or more, you will most pass through "Qualification course" which will take up to 10 or more days in class.

For the people who will upgrade there COC between 2015 ......2019, you most have Engine team resources (For engine room department) and Bligh team resources (For deck departments), this also take almost Ten or more months in class..

Also Note that Tanker Familiarization  course has been changed: you can either do Oil and chemical tanker or Gas tanker course, etc. Please visit IMO website for the full text of the revised Convention and Code 

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