Apply for Certificate of Competency (CoC)

This service allows customers to issue the certificate of competency and endorsement for seafarers working on commercial ships

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Service Process

Terms and Conditions

  1. N/A

FAQ’s

Expected Time

One working day

Service Fees

500 AED

Payment Methods

MOEI Payment Gateway

  1. Credit Card
  2. Apple Pay
  3. Samsung Pay
  4. Google Pay
  5. Bank Transfer
Service Channels
  1. Happiness Service Centers: According to the service center working hours (Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah)
  2. Website: 24/7
  3. Smart App: 24/7
Target Audience
  1. Government: Local Authorities, Federal Governments
  2. Business: Companies
Partners

Dubai Maritime Authority

Exceptional Cases

N\A

Service Type

G2B , G2G

User guide
  • Please check the user guide (PDF) for using the system in order to apply for the service.
  • Download

Required Documents

The required documents issued by approved authorities require a stamp, taking into consideration that the digital stamp is acceptable.
  1. A copy of the passport

  2. Medical fitness certificate

  3. Certificate of Completion of Maritime Education

  4. A copy of the seafarer's Discharge Book and sea service certificates

  5. Ancillary and safety certificates

  6. Notice of eligibility after passing the exam

  7. Personal Photograph

Having trouble?

customer.happiness@moei.gov.ae 8006634

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