Honduras is a beautiful country in Central America bordered by countries like Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua. Seafarers who have worked and gained experience while working on other flag-registered vessels are well aware that working on Honduras flag and holding Honduras COC is the best option for their maritime career. Seafarer looking to begin and extend their career can opt for a Honduras flag Seafarer license.

Application for Honduras COC – Deck Department

Third Officer (Regulation II/1 , Above 500 Grt Vessels )

Requirements:

1. Pre Sea Training Deck Cadet Or G.P.Rating (6 months)
2. In Case Of Rating, Needs To Have Valid Watchkeeping Certificate (6 months sea sevice)
3. 18 Months Sea Time As Deck Cadet Or 18 Months Sea Service As AB
4. Testimonial (Performance Evaluation) from Master or Chief Engineer
5. Sea Service Letter from Manning Agency / Owner / Manager
6. Should Have Valid Stcw 2010 Courses.
7. Honduras Application Form
8. Honduras Medical Form
9. Passport Size Photograph(Light Or White Background)
10. Copy Of Valid Passport(Front And Back Pages)
11. Copy of Valid Seaman book & Stamp pages

Second Officer (Regulation II/1 , Above 500 Grt Vessels )

Requirements:

1. Valid COC of Third Officer.
2. 12 Months Sea Time as Third Officer.
3. Should Have Valid STCW and Honduras Approved Advanced Courses
4. Honduras Application Form.
5. Honduras Medical Form.
6. Passport Size Photograph(Light or White Background)
7. Copy of Valid Passport(Front and Back Pages)
8. Copy of Valid Seaman book & stamp pages.
9. Copy of Valid Sea service.

Chief Officer Or First Deck Officer (Regulation II/2 , Above 500 Grt Vessels )

Requirements:

1. Valid COC of Third Officer Or Second Officer.
2. 24 Months Sea Time As Third Officer Or 12 Months Sea Time As Second Officer
3. Should Have Valid STCW and Honduras Approved Advanced Courses.
4. Honduras Application Form.
5. Honduras Medical Form.
6. Passport Size Photograph(Light or White Background)
7. Copy of Valid Passport(Front and Back Pages)
8. Copy of Valid Seaman book & stamp pages.
9. Valid sea service letters and testimonials.

Master (Regulation II/2 , Above 500 Grt Vessels )

Requirements:

1. Valid COC of Second Officer or Chief Officer
2. 36 Months Sea Time as Second Officer Or 12 Months Sea Time as Chief Officer
3. S3. Should Have Valid STCW and Honduras Advanced Courses.
4. Honduras Application Form.
5. Honduras Medical Form.
6. Passport Size Photograph(Light or White Background)
7. Copy of Valid Passport(Front and Back Pages)
8. Copy of Valid Seaman book & stamp pages.
9. Valid Sea Service letters

Engine Side

Apply Honduras COC – Engine Department

Third Engineer (Regulation III/1)

Requirements:

1. Pre Sea Training Engine Cadet or G.P.Rating
2. In Case Of Rating, He Needs to Have Valid Watch keeping Certificate Also
3. 18 Months Sea Time as Engine Cadet Or 18 Months Sea Time as Oiler
4. Testimonial and Sea Service Letter
5. Should Have Valid STCW Course
6. Honduras Application Form
7. Honduras Medical Form
8. Passport Size Photograph(Light or White Background)
9. Copy of Valid Passport(Front and Back Pages)

Second Engineer (Regulation III/1 , Above 750 kw or more )

Requirements:

1. Valid COC of Third Engineer.
2. 18 Months Sea Time as Third Engineer or 12 months sailing as Officer in charge of Engineering Watch.
3. Testimonial & Sea Service Letter.
4. Should Have Valid STCW and Honduras approved Advanced Courses.
5. Honduras Application Form.
6. Honduras Medical Form.
7. Passport Size Photograph(Light or White Background)
8. Copy of Valid Passport(Front and Back Pages)

First Engineer (Regulation III/2)

Requirements:

1. Valid COC of Third Engineer or Second Engineer
2. 24 Months Sea Time as Third Engineer Or 12 Months Sea Time as Second Engineer.
3. Should Have Valid STCW course and Honduras Approved Advanced Course.
4. Testimonial and Sea Service Letter.
5. Honduras Application Form.
6. Honduras Medical Form.
7. Passport Size Photograph(Light or White Background)
8. Copy of Valid Passport(Front and Back Pages)

Chief Engineer (Regulation III/2)

Requirements:

1. Valid COC of Second Engineer Or First Engineer
2. 36 Months Sea Time as Second Engineer Or 12 Months Sea Time as First Engineer.
3. Should Have Valid STCW course and Honduras Approved Advanced Course.
4. Honduras Application Form.
5. Honduras Medical Form.
6. Passport Size Photograph(Light or White Background)
7. Copy of Valid Passport(Front and Back Pages)

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