Chief Integrated Rating (CIR) Refresher and Revalidation
Renew your Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) if you are a Chief Integrated Rating.
Which course do you need?
In order to retain your Certificate of Proficiency you will need to complete a Chief Integrated Rating Refresher or Revalidation training course every 5 years. The course you need to do depends on how much sea-time you have. Please check the AMSA website if you need more information.
AMSA Extension of STCW Certificates
Due to the uncertainty that has been caused by COVID-19, and in line with the advice from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), AMSA have approved extending STCW certificates by six months. AMSA will do this if satisfied that the person does not meet revalidation requirements due to circumstances beyond their control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit the AMSA website for advice on how to apply for an extension.
AMSA COVID-19 AdviceRefresher or Revalidation?
Refresher - with sea time
If you have qualifying sea time, you’ll need complete our Chief Integrated Rating Refresher course. The Refresher course meets mandatory Sea Survival and Fire Fighting continued competence requirements.
According to AMSA, qualifying sea service is one of the following:
- At least 12 months in total during the preceding 5 years before application, or
- 3 months in total during the preceding 6 months prior to revalidating.
If you're unsure whether you have qualifying sea time, please contact AMSA.
Select the course below for more information and to register.
Revalidation - without sea time
If you don't have the qualifying sea time you'll need to complete the Chief Integrated Revalidation course.
According to AMSA, qualifying sea service is one of the following:
- At least 12 months in total during the preceding 5 years before application, or
- 3 months in total during the preceding 6 months prior to revalidating.
If you're unsure whether you have qualifying sea time, please contact AMSA.
Select the course below for more information and to register.
