Projects Category: Certificate

Home
Certificate

Certificate

UK Ships’ Cook Certificate of Competency

UK Ships’ Cook Certificate of Competency

This official document certifies that the holder is fully qualified and authorized to serve as a Ships’ Cook on UK-flagged vessels, in accordance with The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Regulations 2014.

Certificate UK Ships' Cook

LIKE THIS 1

Certificate Overview

Issued by the United Kingdom Government, this Certificate of Competency is required for any individual serving as the designated cook aboard UK vessels that fall under MLC (Maritime Labour Convention) compliance.

Confirms practical and theoretical training in marine catering
Required for vessels with 10+ crew where catering duties are assigned
Recognized by international authorities in compliance with MLC 2006

Certificate Details

Certificate Number: C00000455
Holder Name: Menelaos Papadopoulos
Date of Birth: 6 April 1976
Place of Birth: Athens, Greece
Issue Date: 4 July 2017
Issuing Officer: Peter Edwards
Registrar General Signature & Stamp
Photograph & Official Signature Included

Additional Info

📍 Issuing Authority:
Registry of Shipping and Seamen
Anchor Court, Ocean Way, Cardiff CF24 5JW, UK
⚠️ Fraudulent use, forgery, or alteration of this certificate constitutes a criminal offense under UK law.

Certificate

Medical Fitness Certificate

Medical Fitness Certificate

This internationally recognized certificate verifies that the holder is medically fit to serve at sea under the standards of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) and the STCW Convention, as amended.

Certificate Medical Fitness

LIKE THIS 1

Medical Certification Overview

Issued by the UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), this ENG 1 certificate confirms the seafarer has passed all required medical assessments to serve in catering roles aboard commercial or private vessels, including:

Visual acuity and colour vision
Hearing tests
Cardiovascular and respiratory evaluation
Fitness for lookout and emergency duties

Certificate Details

Seafarer Name: Menelaos Papadopoulos
Date of Birth: 6 April 1976
Nationality: Cyprus
Category: Catering
Fitness Status: Fit for duty – with no limitations
Visual Aids: Spectacles
Medical Examination Date: 9 August 2024
Certificate Valid Until: 8 August 2026
ENG1 Serial Number: ENG10067696

Issuing Medical Authority

🩺 Approved Doctor: Dr. Bruno Lavagne
📍 4 chemin de Tanit, 06160 Juan-les-Pins, France
📞 Tel: +33 4 93 67 03 00
📧 Email: bruno.lavagne@wanadoo.fr

Issued in full compliance with:

ILO Work in Fishing Convention (C.188) are required to maintain certification for continued seafaring career.
STCW A-1/9
MLC 2006 Regulation 1.7

Certificate

Basic Safety Training – Refresher

Basic Safety Training – Refresher

This internationally recognized refresher course certifies that the holder has successfully renewed their proficiency in essential maritime safety protocols under the STCW Convention (as amended, including Manila 2010 amendments).

LIKE THIS 1

Course Overview

This certificate verifies competence in:

Personal survival techniques
Fire prevention and fire fighting
Elementary first aid
Personal safety and social responsibilities

Delivered in full accordance with:

STCW Convention 1978, as amended (including Manila 2010 amendments)
Tables A-VI/1-1 through A-VI/1-4

Accreditation & Details

Training Provider: FMTC B.V.
Training Institute ID: NL 047
Issued on: 2 November 2021
Issued in: Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands
Expiry Date: 19 January 2027
Certificate Number: 202176431-01
Approved by: Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT), The Netherlands

Emergency readiness
Health and safety responsibilities
Compliance with maritime safety regulations

Provider Contact

📍 Siemeterweg 527, 1171 VG, Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands
📞 +31 (0)85 – 130 74 61
📧 booking@fmtcsafety.com
🧭 Signed by: Joeri van de Watering, Managing Director

Certificate

Certificate of Proficiency in Designated Security Duties

Certificate of Proficiency in Designated Security Duties

Successfully certified under the authority of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), this qualification confirms compliance with the STCW Convention’s mandatory security duties training for personnel assigned designated security responsibilities on board ships.

LIKE THIS 2

Certification Overview

This certificate validates proficiency in:

Recognizing security threats and risks aboard vessels
Implementing shipboard security plans
Handling security-related emergency situations
Applying knowledge of maritime security policies and reporting procedures

Meets the standards required by:

Regulation VI/6, paragraph 4
Section A-VI/6, paragraphs 6–8 of the STCW Convention and Code (1978, as amended)
Includes Proficiency in Security Awareness

Accreditation & Provider Details

Issuing Authority: Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK)
Course Provider: VIRSEC Ltd. (MCA-approved)
Certificate Number: PDSD-OC-006469
Approval Certificate Number: 00 5510
Date of Issue: 19 March 2025

Threat identification and mitigation
Maritime security operations
Legal and procedural compliance at sea

Provider Contact

Company: VIRSEC Ltd.
📍 Units 2a(i) & 2a(ii), Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, Manchester, M4 6JG, UK
📧 training@virsec.org
📞 +44 (0)161 763 4427

Projects Category: Certificate

UK Ships’ Cook Certificate of Competency

Medical Fitness Certificate

Basic Safety Training – Refresher

Certificate of Proficiency in Designated Security Duties

I’m available for seasonal or permanent yacht chef positions.

I’m available for seasonal or
permanent yacht chef positions.