Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels
Effective Dates: 1/11/2025
The Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) has announced that, effective 1 November 2025, a “Fit and Proper Person” process will be implemented for all applicants seeking Cook Islands maritime documents, in accordance with the Maritime Transport Act 2008.
This process applies to all applicants for CoCs, CoPs, Endorsement of Recognition Certificates, and Seaman’s Discharge Books.
All applications for these documents must include:
• Fully completed, signed, and dated Fit and Proper Person process
• Police Report
More details and forms are available below:
Fit and Proper Person Guidelines
Additional information can be found here.