Do Stcw Certificates Expire?

How long are STCW certificates Valid? Any STCW endorsements you hold are subject to renewal at the time your Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) expires (5-year period of validity). Renewal of some STCW endorsements will require additional coursework to refresh or revalidate on particular topics.

How long are STCW certificates valid for?

For revalidation of STCW certificates without the required refresher trainings or practical assessment of competence, the corresponding COCs or COPs will only be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance subject to compliance with the provisions stated in the Advisory.

What happens if STCW expires?

Why do all my STCW Certificates have expiry dates? ... The short answer is therefore: If your certificate has an expiry date printed on it, it is not valid after that date and refresher training (if available) is required for that course or you will need to take part in the full course again.