Form OL/SI (02/09) Page 4 of 4
GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
* * * * MISSING DOCUMENTATION WILL RESULT IN PROCESSING DELAYS AND / OR REJECTION OF THE APPLICATION. * * * *
Please read the following instructions carefully and enter all required information. This application may be completed
electronically; printed for signatures; and mailed to the Republic of Vanuatu along with all supporting documentation required.
APPLICATIONS
Application for Seafarer Documents – OL/SI 1
Medical Form - MED1
PHOTOGRAPHS
- Photos must be in color and portray a good likeness of applicant for satisfactory identification:
TWO (2) passport size (2”x 2”) photos
Facial front view of applicant
Taken no more than 1 year from the time application is submitted
Applicant’s name is to be printed on the reverse side of the photograph
IDENTITY DOCUMENTS
- One of the following is to be attached to the application:
Valid passport
Official, national “identity” document, recorded within one year of birth: Certificate of Identity; Birth or Baptismal Certificate;
Parish Record; Certificate of Naturalization
OTHER DOCUMENTS
A valid seaman’s document from another maritime nation, or
A letter of commitment of employment from a ship manager/operator for service onboard a merchant vessel.
TWO (2) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
must be submitted regarding applicant’s character, sobriety, experience and
competency, one of which must be from a Master or Chief Engineer with whom applicant has served.
PROOF OF SEA SERVICE
(See Part IV of application)
PROOF OF NATIONAL LICENSE/ENDORSEMENT
- A certified copy of applicant’s national license and STCW endorsement, if
applicable.
PROOF OF GRADUATION
– A copy of a diploma from a nautical maritime or engineering academy, if applicable.
AGE AND CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for navigating or engineering officers in charge of the watch, radio telephone operators, general operators, and
radio electronics officers must be at least 19 years of age.
Applicants for all other licenses must be at least 21 years of age.
Applicants may be of any nationality and need not be citizens or residents of the Republic of Vanuatu.
MISCELLANEOUS
- In the event approval of this application is not granted, a processing fee will be charged to the applicant, and
documents will be disposed of by Vanuatu.
RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
- In addition to the above requirements, a copy of the previously issued Vanuatu ID book or officer
license/endorsement must be included.
FEE SCHEDULE
- Payment must be made by check, money order, or wire transfer drawn on a US Bank and payable in US
dollars to Vanuatu Maritime Services Limited.
Seaman ID Book ........................................................................................................................................50.00
Master / Chief Engineer License / Endorsement / OIM / Ballast Control Operator...........................150.00
Chief Officer / 2ND Engineer / Maintenance or Barge Supervisor .....................................................125.00
All Other Officer Licenses / Endorsements including GOC / RTO / REO / RMO / ROC....................100.00
Renewal of License / Endorsement PRIOR to Expiration date...........................................................100.00
APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO
Vanuatu Maritime Services Limited
39 Broadway, Suite 2020
New York, NY10006