



Depending on the position and specific circumstances. Kiwa issues these certificates to individuals who meet the requirements relating to competence, experience and physical fitness. Every crew member on board a Dutch flagged vessel, needs to have a valid Certificate of Competency (¨vaarbevoegdheidsbewijs¨) or endorsement, which complies with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention).
