Certificate

To receive a certificate the following steps should be completed:

• Create an account or log in
• Select and purchase the correct training
• Read the content of the training
• Take the online exam with 20 multiple choice questions
• Answer the five open questions from the online training module. Answers should be formulated in the applicant’s own words and thereby reflect the individual’s competence
• The workbook should be printed out
• After finishing the assessment you are required to do an electronic ID check
• ONLY AFTER ID APPROVAL we will issue your certificate within 3 working days

Mandatory for

Masters, chief engineer officer, chief mates, second engineer officers and every person assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers, for loading, discharging or securing cargo, or for closing hull openings on board ro-ro passenger ships.

Required qualifications

No specific requirements have been set.

Code

STCW Code, Regulation V/2, paragraph 9 and section A-V/2.5

System requirements

PC/Mac with internet connection and a printer.

Content

• STCW – a short introduction and case histories
• Loading and embarkation procedures
• Ro-ro deck atmosphere
• Carrying dangerous goods
• Securing cargoes
• Stability, trim and stress calculations
• Opening, closing and securing hull openings

Exam

Assessment:

• Once you have completed all the online training modules you will be able to take the assessment. The assessment consists of 20 multiple choice questions. The pass grade is 70 per cent. Students who do not pass are able to review the course content and retake the assessment up to a maximum of 2 times.
• Answer the five open questions from the online training module. Answers should be formulated in the applicant’s own words and thereby reflect the individual’s competence.
• NOTE: The online test results should not be older than three months when applying for the certificate.

Your workbook

• After a successful completion of your assessment you will be able do download your workbook. You will need to complete all documentation named on page 5 .

ID check

• After finishing the assessment you are required to do an electronic ID check using your mobile phone
• This ID check is required by the Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate
• The ID check is carried out by a third party in the EU and is General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant
• ONLY AFTER ID APPROVAL we will issue your certificate within 3 working days

Duration

The approximate duration of the course is between 3 and 4 hours.