Can a foreign seafarer/maritime diploma be used to work in Vietnam?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
An internationally recognized seafarer diploma (with English translation) is technically valid across countries, including Vietnam and Europe, but Vietnam has its own strong maritime industry — about 40% of the population depends on the sea — and local universities train their own specialists, so a foreign diploma gives little practical edge.
What the community said
A maritime diploma issued in both English and the holder's native language follows international maritime regulations, so it's formally valid for work in many countries, including in Europe.
16 days ago
If your education and skills already qualify you to work in certain countries, that itself answers the employability question — don't expect extra guarantees.
16 days ago
Vietnam has an extensive coastline, and roughly 40% of the population is traditionally tied to sea-related work — locals grow up around maritime life from childhood.
15 days ago 40% of population
Vietnam has its own maritime universities producing local specialists, so a foreign seafarer diploma is more of a formality than a real advantage in the local job market.
15 days ago