5 Reasons why you should have an ID holder for your Certificate of Competency
16/08/2022 2022-08-16 11:365 Reasons why you should have an ID holder for your Certificate of Competency
ID Wallet for your UK Certificate of Competency
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The benefits of Sea Wallet...
We think they're are hundreds of reasons why you should purchase a Sea Wallet to keep your CoC ID card safe.Here are some of the top reasons why you should have an ID holder for your certifcate of competency. One of the main benefits of Sea Wallet is that you can use it for all your CoCs for the rest of your seagoing career. So whether you have just qualified as an Officer of the Watch or are a qualified Master Mariner, Sea Wallet can be used by all.
A genuine leather case for your CoC
No matter what Certificate of Competency you have obtained from the MCA, I can guarantee you have worked hard for it. If I was to ask you to throw one item in the sea, your phone or your Certificate of Competency, I guarantee you would almost certainly throw your phone.
We designed Sea Wallet to keep your CoC safe and secure. We know how important your CoC is to your career after all you can't sail without it.
A modern case for a modern CoC
In 2021 the MCA changed the design of UK Certificate of Competency's from a passport style CoC to an ID card.
The new style photocard CoC does have some benefits. Unlike the old style it's waterproof and features a QR code for verification. To read more about the MCAs new CoC ID card Click here
Your new CoC is easier to lose
As the new UK certificate of competency is now an ID card and not a booklet, it is so much more easier to lose! Although you might be careful with your CoC other people can misplace it such as your signing on officer, port state control or flag state surveyor.
Each year over 350,000 ID cards are lost in the UK alone. Reduce the chances drastically of losing your CoC by placing it inside a Sea Wallet.
Replacing a lost CoC is expensive
Lost, Damaged or had your CoC stolen? Well as you can imagine its a nightmare to get replaced.
In order to get your CoC replaced you have to provide the MCA with a written statement and pay an £87 administration fee.
The MCA may contact witnesses a can take months to get a replacement certificate of competency.
Take a look inside...
Inside the certificate of competency wallet there is a fully transparent CoC ID holder. The photocard holder is fully transparent on both sides. This means that your certificate of competency never has to come out of the wallet for inspection.
