It is a prerequisite for having seagoing service/training approved for further maritime education or a certificate of competency that a Training Record Book is used.
The training officer or master on board the ship where the student/trainee is completing their practical training or gaining sea service must verify that each task has been carried out by signing the Training Record Book in the designated sections.
Afterwards, the Training Record Book must be approved by the maritime educational institution where the student is enrolled.
The Training Record Book serves as documentation that the required learning objectives for the practical training have been achieved.
The Danish Maritime Authority does not approve the Training Record Book itself, but must see documentation from the educational institution confirming that the book has been approved, in cases where seagoing service and an approved Training Record Book are required after completion of the education.
Program-Specific Training Record Books
Bachelor of Maritime Transportation (Ship Master)
The book can be obtained by contacting the educational institutions SIMAC or MARTEC.
Marine Engineer
- Training Record Book – Marine Engineer (PDF)
- Introduction – Training Record Book – Marine Engineer (PDF)
Ship’s Officer
- Training Record Book for Ship’s Officer Students – Initial Sea Training (PDF)
- Training Record Book for the Ship’s Officer Programme – Final Sea Training (PDF)
Basic Maritime Education – Ship’s Assistant, Coastal Skipper, and Ship Master
Ferry Navigator
Ship’s Machinist
Ship’s Cook
Previous Training Record Books
During a transitional period until the end of 2025, the previous Training Record Books for the Marine Engineer programme and the Basic Maritime Education will remain available on the Agency’s website for students who began using one of the old books.
Note
The Training Record Books are only available as PDF files. The book must be printed before the student embarks on sea training, unless the shipping company uses a fully electronic system.