Crew Certification Management & Endorsement | Pacific Light
Who It Is For
Ship managers and owners needing efficient processing of seafarer endorsements and certifications.
Scope of Work
Verification, application, and tracking of crew certificates and flag-state endorsements.
Certification Verification & Validation
Verify authenticity and validity of:
STCW Certificates of Competency (CoC)
Certificates of Proficiency (CoP)
GMDSS, ECDIS, Oil/Chemical/Gas Tanker endorsements
Basic and Advanced Safety Training
Medical Fitness Certificates (MLC compliant)
Flag State Endorsement Processing
Handle application and follow-up for Flag State Endorsements:
Endorsement attesting recognition of CoC/CoP
Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)
Interface with various Flag Administrations (e.g., Barbados, Palao, Togo & Guinea Bissau).
Ensure endorsements are issued and delivered before crew joins vessel.
Maintain valid records.
Expiry Monitoring & Renewal Alerts
Maintain a certificate expiry tracking system.
Notify crew and required departments of upcoming expirations
Monitor time bound certificates.
Document Preparation for Crew Joining
Prepare and issue:
Crew employment contracts (SEAs) with correct certification references
Crew endorsement copies for onboard file.
Internal & External Audit Readiness
Ensure proper record keeping for audit trails during:
MLC Inspections
ISM/ISPS audits
Port State Control inspections
Conduct internal audits of crew certification files for compliance and completeness
Rectify non-conformities related to expired or missing documents
Certify Your Crew with Ease
We streamline the certification and endorsement process so your crew can join vessels without delays.