Maritime Transport Service
Seafarer, pilot and master licensing, seamen's books, certificates of competency and navigation safety.
About the service
The Maritime Transport Service handles maritime affairs in Lebanon — issuing licences for seafarers, pilots, ships' officers and masters, along with seamen's books, health certificates and competency endorsements for Lebanese and foreign holders.
It oversees the application of international maritime conventions and IMO standards, and the verification of certificates of competency (COC) issued by Lebanese maritime bodies.
The service by the numbers
Directorate leadership
Organisational structure
- Radio Communications & Radar Monitoring Section
- Hydrography Section
- Search & Rescue Section
Regional presence
Location
The services are based at the directorate's headquarters, each with its own direct line.
Port authorities
The service's e-services
View all the service's e-servicesMaritime Pilot Licences
First pilot, licensed pilot, trainee pilot and pilot cadet licences, under the approved categories.
Ships' Officer & Master Licences
Cadet, third, second and first ships' officer licences, and second and first master licences.
Specialist Seafarer Licence
Specialist seafarer licence in radio operation or engines, along with cook and steward licences.
Maritime Diving Licences
Maritime diving and diving instructor licences, along with the maritime instructor licence.
Pleasure Craft Licence
Licence to operate a pleasure craft inside or outside territorial waters, by category.
Seaman's Book — Issue & Renewal
Apply for the issue or renewal of a seaman's book, and for a health certificate.
Certificate of Competency Endorsement
Issue an endorsement for a Lebanese or foreign holder of a certificate of competency, and renew existing licences.
COC Verification
An online service verifying the validity of maritime certificates of competency issued by the directorate.
Seafarer Certificate List
An online listing of seafarer certificates issued by the directorate, open for consultation.
Texts & forms
Legal texts
Forms and documents
Frequently asked questions
Where can I verify a certificate of competency?
Through the COC Verification service and the Seafarer Certificate List published on the directorate's site.
What must be done if an incident occurs aboard a Lebanese-flagged ship?
Circular 2/2017 requires owners of Lebanese-flagged ships to notify the Directorate General of Land & Maritime Transport of any incident aboard their vessels.
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Contact the service
Through the directorate's official channels:
The directorate's services
The four services that form the backbone of the directorate: Land Transport, Maritime Transport, the Maritime Public Domain, and Maritime Preparation & Training.
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