Liberia is a country situated in West Africa, bordering Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. The Liberian Registry has been proudly serving the shipping industry for over 71 years. In the late-1960s, the Liberian Registry was the most enormous ship registry in the world. The Liberian Ship Registry is open to any ship owner in the world and accepts all kind of vessels as long as it meets the Registry standards.
Liberia is now the second-largest maritime ship registry in the world behind Panama. The Liberian Registry comprises 4,800+ vessels aggregating over 200 million gross tons, representing 13 per cent of the world’s ocean-going fleet. Unsurprisingly, the Liberian Registry has earned international respect for its dedication to flagging the world’s safest and most secure vessels.
It is recognized at the top of the International Maritime Organization’s and the major Port State Control authorities’ white list. As a founding member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Liberia has taken a leading role in Global shipping at a very early stage and continues to be a voice for shipowners at IMO.
The Liberian Registry has its own platform for issuance of Certificate of Competency (CoC) to eligible seafarers. A Seafarer seeking to obtain a Certificate of Competency (CoC) or Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) has access to plethora of opportunities to uplift his/her Sea career as an Officer/Engineer to the highest rank in Merchant Navy. With Liberia being the second most registered vessel after Panama, working on such an esteemed flag offers a plentiful of benefits to a Seafarer wanting to grow in the Maritime Industry.
One can choose SCMS Marine Training Center to process their Liberian CoC as we are the only Institute in India approved by Liberia Registry to conduct exams, training and file applications for Certificate of Competency for Operation & Management Level Officers & Engineers. Below are the steps involved in the issuance of a new Liberian COC
Step 1 – Documents Review to apply for Eligibility
To proceed with the evaluation for issuance of COC, following documents are required:-
1. Digital copy of previous CoCs
2. Digital copy of applicable STCW Training Course certificates
3. Digital copy of Liberia Endorsements, if any
4. Digital copy of all Sea Services Records / Sea Service Letters with contact details of company as per recommended format.
5. Digital copy of valid Liberia Medical Certificate
6. Digital copy of valid Passport
7. Digital ID Photo (in color with white background)
On submission
of above documents and relevant application the LISCR shall advise the eligibility, accordingly the fee will be advised to commence the upgradation course followed with Examination process.
Step 2 – Examination
There is a written exam and practical exam. We will assist you in training and examination program.
Written Exam
LISCR Examination Platform: https://seafarerexam.liscr.com/
Password and key to enter the platform will be provided by our training center.
Practical Exam
The Liberia-approved training center assessor will coordinate with you the exam according to the available schedule. The minimum rating you must obtain 70% marks in each Exam Competence of exam functions (Platform Exam).
Step 3 – Application for Officer CoC
Once you have approved all the examinations, we will start the process to request the Liberian Officer Certificates of Competency. For more information please send us a mail on scmstraining@gmail.com
If you aspire to grow and expand your career opportunities by obtaining a Liberian CoC & other Flag Documents, SCMS Marine Training Center is your one stop shop for Liberia Registry approved for COC Issuance, STCW Courses and Seafarer’s documentation at the lowest cost and fastest pace.
This is a golden opportunity to obtain a COC & COP, particularly for those who have not yet succeeded in achieving the Certificate of Competency as Officer-in-Charge of Navigational/Engine Room Watch. Also for those who want to upgrade existing Certificate of Competency from Operational Level to Management Level and further to Master/Chief Engineer.
