The purpose of the course is to facilitate the recognition by the Spanish Maritime Administration of certificates of competency issued by other European Union countries or other countries with which Spain has a mutual recognition, in force that enable the exercise of the functions of Master and Chief Mate on civil vessels flying the Spanish flag.
Seafares issued by other countries signatory to the STCW Convention entitling to act as a master or chief mate.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to identify, locate and apply the Spanish maritime legislation properly regarding the responsibilities included in their certificate of competency.
Methodology: Online mode through the virtual campus of Centro Jovellanos.
Legislation: Resolution of 12 January 2026 of the Directorate-General of the Merchant Navy wich calls for examinations to assess knowledge of the Spanish maritime legislation 2026 (Official State Gazette of 28
January 2026).
- General provisions.
- Maritime navigation and traffic management.
- Social Marine Institute and social protection of seaferers.
- Salvage and maritime accidents.
- Legal status of the ship.
- The manning of the ship, seafarers' documentation and their duties.
- Prevention and combating of pollution.
- Police regulations, navigation procedural law and Sanctioning power.
- Dispatch and port call of the ship.
- Dangerous cargo.
- Pilotage service.
- Vessel inspection.
- Rules concerning public faith and the registration of facts determining the civil status of persons
The course consists of 16 teaching hours.
The campus will remain open for 21 calendar days.