Accreditation Criteria
IMCA and MSA require that Applicants provide the necessary evidence (or suitable equivalency) to demonstrate they meet the following criteria:
• eCMID Inspector
IMCA M149 – eCMID Vessel Inspection (≥500gt):
To hold or have held a Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Equivalent Competency, issued in accordance with STCW Reg. II/2 or III/2.
IMCA M189 – eCMID Small Vessel Inspection (<500gt):
To hold or have held a Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Equivalent Competency, issued in accordance with STCW Reg. II/3 or III/3.
• Inspection/audit qualification (ISM or recognised industry equivalent)
For further details of IMCA’s Guidance on Competence Assurance and Assessment for eCMID Inspectors please visit;
eCMID small vessel inspection (<500gt)
eCMID vessel inspection (≥500gt)

