Working in the maritime and offshore sectors often means managing a range of certificates, documentation, training and competence requirements.
Through our partnership with Seaman Solutions, MTCS can help personnel who need support with the administrative and online elements of their maritime certification, as well as specialist training and independent competence certification in the UK.
Seaman Solutions is an online maritime services platform designed to make the process of managing seafarer documentation and certification simpler and more efficient.
Its services include Seaman Book applications, maritime documentation and online STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) training, supporting seafarers across a range of maritime industries and flag states. The platform also provides tools for securely managing and sharing maritime documents.
For seafarers working offshore or at sea, having the right documentation and training in place can be an important part of preparing for their next assignment, joining a vessel or maintaining their professional records.
A Seaman Book is an important document for many people working in the maritime industry, providing a record associated with a seafarer’s employment, sea service and certification.
Seaman Solutions provides an online application service covering several flag states including Panama, Malta, Liberia, the Netherlands and Marshall Islands, as well as other flag-state services.
The online process includes document pre-evaluation and professional review, helping applicants identify potential issues with their documentation before submitting an application.
Through its eSea Learning platform, Seaman Solutions also provides online STCW courses that can be completed remotely, and their course portfolio includes:
For seafarers who are at sea, between contracts or preparing for their next assignment, online learning can provide a flexible way of completing relevant training without the need to travel to a classroom.
While online training and maritime documentation can form an important part of a seafarer’s professional requirements, some aspects of competence need to be demonstrated and assessed in person.
This is where MTCS provides support.
MTCS specialises in independent competence certification and training for personnel working in marine, offshore, subsea and renewable energy environments. Our work includes ROV and remote technology, AUV and autonomous systems, hydrographic survey, commercial diving, marine operations and offshore renewables.
Our competence certification programmes include Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) and Grade Assessment (GA), providing independent confirmation that an individual has demonstrated the required knowledge, skills and experience for their role.
The partnership between Seaman Solutions and MTCS means that seafarers can access services without having to navigate the two areas entirely separately.
The partnership is particularly relevant to personnel working in safety-critical maritime and offshore roles, including:
If you are unsure which documentation, training or competence certification you require, we can help you identify the appropriate route.
For Seaman Book applications, maritime documentation and online STCW training, visit Seaman Solutions.
For UK-based competence assessment, specialist training or independent certification, the information you require can be found on this website and our Learning Management System, MTCS Online.
For many safety-critical roles, completing a training course is only one part of demonstrating that someone is competent to undertake a particular role. Competence requires the combination of knowledge, skills and experience, together with the ability to repeatedly demonstrate those capabilities in the workplace.
That distinction is central to the work of MTCS. Our independent assessment processes are designed to provide organisations and individuals with confidence that competence has been demonstrated, rather than simply that training has been attended.