Get Your D6 Certificate with OComp – Become a Qualified Captain

Who needs a D6?

If you are serving on a ship with a gross tonnage of less than 500 in the small coastal shipping area, excluding passenger ships and fishing vessels, which

• the officer in charge of the watch on a ship with a length (L) of less than 24 meters
• deck officer on a ship with a length (L) of less than 24 meters
• as a master on a ship with a maximum length of less than 15 meters

How do I obtain a D6 certificate?

According to “Regulations on Qualifications and Certificates for Seafarers, Section 23a,” you need the following:

• A valid safety course (Minimum Safety Training for Seafarers on Small Ships)
• Valid SRC/VHF certificate
• Valid medical certificate for seafarers
• Completion of the D6 course and exams
• One of the following options:
  • Completed an approved practical test
  • 12 months of sea service on a vessel with a maximum length of 8 meters or more.

Why choose OComp?

OComp employs experienced instructors who work as ship captains in their day jobs. You’ll receive close guidance from experienced seafarers throughout the course.

By completing the e-learning module before the in-person session, we can get you through the course in one intensive week. The e-learning module includes high-quality videos and up-to-date course material.