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STCW - Online assessment Dutch Law / Netherlands Maritime Legislation & Public Authority

The Maritime Dutch Law Assessment (online) tests knowledge of Dutch maritime legislation required to have a foreign certificate of competency recognized or to obtain a Dutch certificate of competency. Chief officers and chief engineers are also required to demonstrate their understanding of this legislation by successfully completing this exam.

Course duration: 1 day

Locations: Virtual

Cost per student: € 539,75 (excl. BTW)

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STCW - Maritime Dutch Law Assessment

Introduction
The online Maritime Dutch Law Assessment focuses on Dutch maritime legislation that masters, chief officers, and chief engineers must be familiar with in order to have their certificates of competency recognized or to obtain a Dutch certificate of competency. This exam is mandatory for seafarers who wish to sail under the Dutch flag. It is conducted entirely online, allowing candidates to participate remotely.

Target group
Masters of non-Dutch nationality, as well as chief officers and chief engineers who intend to serve on vessels sailing under the Dutch flag, in accordance with the Besluit zeevarenden handelsvaart en zeilvaart (Bzhz) and international STCW requirements.

Practical info

Entry requirements
Participants must meet the following requirements:

A good command of the English language (the exam is conducted in English)
Education in accordance with the STCW 1978 standards, including the Manila Amendments 2010
The syllabus must be thoroughly studied beforehand and may be used in printed form during the exam
A mandatory preparation period of at least five days applies between booking and the exam date

Exam content
The syllabus covers the main Dutch laws and regulations applicable to maritime operations, including:

Besluit zeevarenden handelsvaart en zeilvaart (Bzhz)
Schepenwet (Ships Act)
Zeebrievenwet (Ship Registration Act)
Arbeidsomstandighedenwet (Working Conditions Act)
Wet scheepsuitrusting 2016 (Ship Equipment Act 2016)
Wet voorkoming verontreiniging door schepen (Prevention of Pollution from Ships Act)
Wetboek van Koophandel (Commercial Code – Book 7: Maritime Law)
Burgerlijk Wetboek (Civil Code – Book 8: Transport and Shipping)

Exam duration
The exam lasts 60 minutes and is conducted orally.
Use of the printed syllabus is permitted.
The exam may be taken online via Microsoft Teams under specific conditions.

Certification
Upon successful completion, the participant receives a certificate in accordance with Article 10 of the Besluit zeevarenden handelsvaart en zeilvaart (Bzhz) and the provisions of STCW Section A-II/1 and A-II/2 (including the Manila Amendments 2010).

Number of participants
The exam is conducted individually.

Exam dates
Open exam dates are published on the website.
Exams on request: drtc@drtc.nl

Special notes
The exam is conducted entirely online — attendance at the training centre is not required.

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Our experienced trainers challenge you to bring out the best in yourself. Our program coordinators are available to provide you with all information and to answer any practical questions regarding the training.