Information for seafarers
The Swiss Maritime Navigation Office (SMNO) is the point of contact for prospective and qualified seafarers. It provides information and services related to working on commercial seagoing vessels, including the medical and training requirements for employment on a Swiss commercial seagoing vessel. The SMNO also issues the seaman's record book for Swiss seafarers.
Seaman's book for Swiss seafarers
The SMNO issues a seaman's book to all seafarers of Swiss nationality working on board Swiss commercial seagoing vessels.
Medical requirements
All persons employed on commercial seagoing vessels must possess a medical fitness certificate that complies with the Regulation I/9 of the STCW Convention and with the Regulation 1.2 of the MLC.
Training and maritime courses
All required courses and certificates must be completed and obtained abroad. Certificates of Competency (CoC) are recognised if the country is on the IMO's STCW White List.
Contact
Elisabethenstrasse 33
P.O.Box
Switzerland - 4010 Basel