Previous Documents Evaluation (PDE)

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SCMS Marine Training Center is authorised under Panama Flag to issue a Previous Documents Evaluation (PDE) certificate. 

 

A PDE Certificate is needed by all seafarers who plan to sail on a Panama Flag Vessel by Resolution ADM No. 160-2016.

Required Documents

To be eligible for a PDE the candidate must have:

  1. Seaman’s Book/CDC Book with Stamp Pages
  2. Sea Service Letter from the Company
  3. Basic STCW + STSDSD Course Certificates
  4. Present Rank Course Certificate
  5. Valid Medical
  6. Passport size Photo
  7. Passport 

Procedure

  1. Once receiving the documents in good order, SCMS will verify all relevant documents diligently
  2. Once verified, SCMS would issue you a Panama Approved PDE Certificate.

 

Certificate Information

  • Abbreviation: PDE
  • We offer a quick and economically friendly option to get your Panama-approved PDE Certificate.