COVID - 19

(updated 14.04.2023)

REGISTRY OF SEAMEN

REGISTRY OF SHIPS

MARITIME SAFETY INSPECTORATE

SHIP AND PORT SECURITY INSPECTORATE

 

REGISTRY OF SEAMEN (RS)

The services of the Register of Seamen – submission or reception of documents, and assessment of the competency of seafarers –  are provided by appointment only (to register, call the information phone: +371 67099419).

Reception of seafarers is carried out at 15-minute intervals.

The seafarer shall arrive at the Registry on the appointed time exactly. In case of being late, the Registry shall be informed immediately by calling the number +371 67099419, and another appointment shall be arranged. The seafarer is not allowed into the Registry, if he/she misses his appointment.

Only seafarers who are not subject to self-isolation and have not symptoms of COVID-19 are admitted into the Registry of Seamen.

Appointments for the visits to the administration of the Registry are made by the telephone (+371 67099401).

In case of any questions, please call: + 371 67099419

 

SEAMAN’S DISCHARGE BOOK

1. Reception of the documents for the issue of the seaman’s discharge book is carried out in accordance with the Cabinet Regulation No. 992 “Regulations regarding the seaman's discharge book”, adopted 20 December 2005.
2. The senior inspector of the Certification division informs the seafarer about the date and time of the reception of the seaman’s discharge book. The seaman’s discharge books are issued by appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
    

CERTIFICATION OF SEAFARERS

1. Reception of the documents for the Qualification Certificates is carried out in compliance with the Cabinet Regulations No. 895 “Regulations regarding certification of seafarers”, adopted 22 November 2005 (hereinafter – Certification regulations).
2. Assessment of competency is carried out in compliance with the Certification regulations based on the following:

2.1. Assessment of competency is carried out on Tuesdays (for deck department and catering department) and on Thursdays (for engine department);
2.2. The computer-based test is carried out in two groups (from 8.00 am to 10.00 am, and from 10.00 am to 12.00 am), not exceeding 3 (three) persons in one group. After passing the test, the applicant is assigned for the assessment interview on the same day.
2.3. The assessment of competency by an interview is carried out from 13.00 pm to 16.00 pm at 15-minute intervals.

3. The senior inspector of the Certification division or the inspector of the Examination class shall inform the seafarer on the date and time of the reception of the certificate.

 

REGISTRY OF SHIPS

Ship Register services are provided remotely, calling +371 67062162 -/165 -/164 and submitting  all relevant documents by e-mail: krlja.lv or post to address Trijādības iela 5, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvija marked “Kuģu reģistram”.

Documents face to face may be submitted to the duty officer on the ground floor, indicating contact person to whom you submit the documents and contacts of the submitter. 

Be responsible – take care of your and other people’s health!
 

MARITIME SAFETY INSPECTORATE

Maritime Safety Inspectorate provide services in routine manner.

Before coming to premises of Maritime Administration of Latvia, please get in touch with a responsible employee and find out if the service can be provided electronically without a direct contact with the employee. If possible, please take advantage of this opportunity.

Be responsible – take care of your and other people’s health!

 

SHIP AND PORT SECURITY INSPECTORATE

Ship and Port Security Inspectorate provide services in routine manner.

Before coming to premises of Maritime Administration of Latvia, please get in touch with a responsible employee and find out if the service can be provided electronically without a direct contact with the employee. If possible, please take advantage of this opportunity.

 Be responsible – take care of your and other people’s health!