Service Description

Companies may submit a request online on the website of the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) to obtain the minimum safe manning certificate of the big vessels. It is a certificate issued for Qatari vessels based on its type, size, and area of navigation. The company has to offer a suggestion for the number of persons that the vessel is certified to carry.

Online Instructions

• Select “Safe Manning Certificate” service from the “Big Vessels” list, available under Maritime Transport services, and click on the “Apply” button.
• Enter your username and password if you were previously registered in the National Authentication System.
• Enter the required data, and attach the following documents:
• Official letter from the company addressed to the department's director
• Copy of the vessel registration certificate, issued by the department
• Any Exemption certificate issued for the vessel by the department
• Pay the appropriate fees and submit your request.

Offline Instructions

• Download and fill out the paper form.
• Submit the documents mentioned above to Planning and Maritime Transport Licenses Department at MOTC.

Service Center

Planning and Maritime Transport Licenses Department at MOTC (Check Google Maps).

Fees

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Additional Information

You may check the service information page on MOTC website.