Centro de Estudios Náuticos y Marítimos (CENMAR)

– Professional Maritime Training in Compliance with STCW

CENMAR provides comprehensive training, certification, and professional development solutions for seafarers, crews, and maritime companies.

✔ Training and Refresher Courses for Seafarers

Initial and refresher courses for seafarers in compliance with the STCW 1978 Convention, as amended in 2010, and applicable national regulations.

✔ Certification and Documentation

• Maritime licenses
• Officer endorsements
• Renewal and upgrading of Certificates of Competency (COC)

✔ Online and Custom Training Programs

Remote training options designed for shipping companies and individual seafarers, tailored to specific operational requirements.

Our STCW training programs meet the standards established by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

CENMAR delivers training for multiple professional levels, including:

• Master Mariner / Captain
• Chief Engineer
• Watchkeeping Officer
• Watchkeeping Engineer
• Electro-Technical Officer

We also offer individual courses for seafarers and shipping companies. Most courses can be delivered at our Havana facilities or on-site at the client's location.

– Examples of STCW Courses Available

• Basic and advanced ice navigation (Polar Code)
• Gas safety training (IGF Code), basic and advanced
• Certificate of Competency (COC) revalidation
• Medical care and first aid courses
• Basic safety, firefighting, survival, and many more

CENMAR provides a professional Training Need Analysis (TNA) tool, designed to identify:

• Current certifications of personnel
• Gaps in training
• Requirements for promotions or specific operations

This service is particularly valuable for shipowners, operators, and fleet managers who want to optimize the competence and readiness of their crews.

– Compliance and International Standards

The STCW Convention sets mandatory standards for training, certification, and watchkeeping. It requires that all training leading to a certificate must be approved by a recognized maritime authority.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) does not directly approve courses or training centers; approval is typically granted by the maritime administration of a flag state.

CENMAR is in the process of applying for approvals from multiple flag states, aiming to become your trusted partner for STCW training in the Caribbean.

– Our Commitment to Quality

• Certified and experienced instructors
• Updated and practical training materials
• Modern facilities with simulators
• Periodic course audits
• Transparent and verifiable documentation

CENMAR ensures that every student receives practical, up-to-date training fully aligned with international requirements.