The Tanzania Zanzibar International Register of Shipping (TZIRS) is the international ship registry operating under the authority of the Zanzibar Maritime Authority (ZMA) TZIRS is responsible for the registration and oversight of ocean-going vessels flying the Tanzanian flag, delivering registry services within a clear statutory, regulatory, and governance framework

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+255 670 375 336

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seafarers@tzirs.tz

STCW – List of Countries Whose Certificates Are Recognised by the Republic of Tanzania Zanzibar International Register of Shipping

The following administrations issue seafarer competency and proficiency certificates that are accepted for endorsement and service on Zanzibar-flagged vessels under the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, DPR Korea (North Korea), Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Niue, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Romania, Russian Federation, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tonga, Tanzania United Republic of Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, United States of America, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam.

Notes on Recognition

• Certificates of Competency and Proficiency issued by these countries’ maritime authorities may be recognised for service on Zanzibar-flagged vessels, subject to verification and compliance with applicable TZIRS requirements.

• Acceptance of documents is subject to confirmation of authenticity, validity, and alignment with STCW standards.

• Where additional training, examinations, or endorsements are required, applicants will be advised accordingly under the Registry’s procedures.