Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (Aplication)

Cayman issues a Proficiency as Ship Security Officer Certificate in accordance with the Shipping Notice no. MACI 007/07 (Ship security Officer certification after 01 January 2008) under provisions of the STCW Convention and STCW Code to the all qualified applicants.

If I further may suggest that we put a link to the separate page, similar to other links on Crew Compliance page where we could add the following text:

Proficiency as Ship Security Officer

Current Cayman Islands policy requires that Ship Security Officers have successfully completed training which has been approved by a STCW “White List” Government as meeting the requirements of the IMO Model Course 3.19 for Ship Security Officers. If a Ship Security Officer holding an existing certificate is unable to obtain a STCW Certificate of Proficiency from their original training provider the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry may be able to issue the Certificate of Proficiency. Such certificates can only be issued after 01 January 2008 to applicants, which must be able to demonstrate:

1. Proof of at least six months sea service onboard a Cayman Islands ship in the previous three years.
2. Proof of satisfactory completion of a Ship Security Officer training course.
3. Evidence that the ship security training course completed was approved by a STCW “White List” Government prior to the training being undertaken.

Applying for a Certificate

To apply for a Proficiency as Ship Security Officer Certificate, complete the required form and send it preferably by courier to our head Office in George Town. Please note a list of supporting documents that should be submitted with the application:

• Copy of SSO certificate (underlying certificate)
• Copy of passport (consisting of photograph and particulars of holder including signature page)
• Evidence that the ship security training course completed was approved/accepted/recognised by a STCW "White List" country
• Record of sea service (at least 6 months in last three years on a CI registered ship; CV or resume will not be accepted as a documentary evidence of sea service)
• Copy of documentary evidence of STCW basic Training (A-VI/1) OR copy of Certificate of Competence
• The statutory fee (as indicated on an application form)