Training and medical in Latvia
In Latvia, seafarer certification is handled by the Seamen's Registry of the Maritime Administration of Latvia (Latvijas Jūras administrācija, LJA). Training programmes for seafarers are certified, implemented and monitored under Cabinet Regulation No. 710 of 15 December 2015, and seafarers are certified under Cabinet Regulation No. 895 of 22 November 2005.
The Seamen's Registry keeps two current lists: certified professional education programmes, run by the Latvian maritime academy and colleges, and certified short training programmes. According to the Administration, seafarers can currently take the required courses at 7 educational institutions and training centres.
The Administration also publishes a list of medical practitioners recognised under STCW Regulation I/9 to carry out seafarer medical examinations in Latvia. The entries here come from these lists.
Maritime Administration of Latvia (LJA) - Seamen's Registry Check a certificate
Medical centres
Clinics and doctors approved to issue seafarer medical certificates.
Vecliepāja Primary Health Care Centre
5 Republikas str., Liepaja, LV-3401, Liepāja
National seafarer medical · Latvia flag
Approved by Maritime Administration of Latvia - list of medical practitioners recognised to conduct seafarer medical examinations (30.10.2026)
Diplomatic Service Medical Centre
18 Baznīcas str., Riga, LV-1010, Riga
National seafarer medical · Latvia flag
Approved by Maritime Administration of Latvia - list of medical practitioners recognised to conduct seafarer medical examinations (30.10.2026)
Forvaters Terra
1 Ciekurkalna 1. Linija str., Riga, LV-1026, Riga
National seafarer medical · Latvia flag
Approved by Maritime Administration of Latvia - list of medical practitioners recognised to conduct seafarer medical examinations (30.10.2026)
Latvian Maritime Medicine Centre
10 Melidas str., Riga, LV-1015, Riga
National seafarer medical · Latvia flag
Approved by Maritime Administration of Latvia - list of medical practitioners recognised to conduct seafarer medical examinations (30.10.2026)
VIA UNA Policlinic
10 Katrinas dambis str., Riga, LV-1045, Riga
National seafarer medical · Latvia flag
Approved by Maritime Administration of Latvia - list of medical practitioners recognised to conduct seafarer medical examinations (30.10.2026)
Kronoss and Pārventa Policlinics (Ventspils)
39a Talsu str., Ventspils, LV-3602, Ventspils
National seafarer medical · Latvia flag
Approved by Maritime Administration of Latvia - list of medical practitioners recognised to conduct seafarer medical examinations (30.10.2026)
Training centres
Approved centres for STCW courses and refreshers.
LIBAU Training Center
Ziemeļu iela 19b, Liepāja, LV-3405, Liepāja
Advanced Fire Fighting · Medical First Aid · Medical Care on Board · Security Awareness / Designated Security Duties · +7 more
Approved by Maritime Administration of Latvia (LJA), Seamen's Registry - list of approved short training programmes (updated 21.09.2026)
BOTC Training
Andrejostas iela 17 k-5, Rīga, LV-1045, Riga
Basic Safety Training (BST) · STCW refresher courses
Approved by Maritime Administration of Latvia (LJA), Seamen's Registry - list of approved short training programmes (updated 21.09.2026)
LAPA Training Centre
Cēsu iela 31 k-1, Rīga, LV-1012, Riga
Basic Safety Training (BST) · Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) · Fast Rescue Boats · Advanced Fire Fighting · +16 more
Approved by Maritime Administration of Latvia (LJA), Seamen's Registry - list of approved short training programmes (updated 21.09.2026)
MaritimeSkills (ZERKO Professional Further Education Centre)
Ieriķu iela 15k-1, Rīga, LV-1084, Riga
Security Awareness / Designated Security Duties
Approved by Maritime Administration of Latvia (LJA), Seamen's Registry - list of approved short training programmes (updated 21.09.2026)
Maritime universities and academies
Approved maritime education for future officers and ratings.
Liepaja Marine College of Riga Technical University
Uliha iela 5, Liepāja, LV-3401, Liepāja
Deck officer programme · Engineer officer programme · Basic Safety Training (BST) · Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) · +10 more
Approved by Maritime Administration of Latvia (LJA), Seamen's Registry - list of certified seafarer education programmes (updated 18.05.2026), Maritime Administration of Latvia (LJA), Seamen's Registry - list of approved short training programmes (updated 21.09.2026)
Latvian Maritime Academy of Riga Technical University
Ķīpsalas iela 6B, Rīga, LV-1048, Riga
Deck officer programme · Engineer officer programme · Electro-technical officer programme · Basic Safety Training (BST) · +14 more
Approved by Maritime Administration of Latvia (LJA), Seamen's Registry - list of certified seafarer education programmes (updated 18.05.2026), Maritime Administration of Latvia (LJA), Seamen's Registry - list of approved short training programmes (updated 21.09.2026)
Novikontas Maritime College
Duntes iela 17A, Rīga, LV-1005, Riga
Deck officer programme · Engineer officer programme · Basic Safety Training (BST) · Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) · +22 more
Approved by Maritime Administration of Latvia (LJA), Seamen's Registry - list of certified seafarer education programmes (updated 18.05.2026), Maritime Administration of Latvia (LJA), Seamen's Registry - list of approved short training programmes (updated 21.09.2026)