Six learning modules + two assessment stages
Complete the learning modules, submit a practical cookery video and sit the remote proctored final exam.
Cook's Ticket is recognised by the Danish Maritime Authority to provide training and assessment for ship's cooks. Complete the programme online from where you are.
The world's first digital pathway to an official, government-issued Ship's Cook Certificate
Passing Cook’s Ticket is one of the requirements for applying to the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA). The DMA decides every application and issues the certificate.
Issued under the authority of the Danish Maritime Authority — Denmark has ranked as the world's least corrupt country for eight consecutive years (Transparency International, Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, score 89/100).After passing, you receive your Cook's Ticket Certificate of Completion with your case reference. You then apply separately to the Danish Maritime Authority for the official Danish Ship's Cook Certificate.
Official certificateRecognised by the Danish Maritime Authority – see the official certificate and sourcesAfter passing, you receive your Cook’s Ticket Certificate of Completion with your case reference. Final step: apply to the Danish Maritime Authority for your official certificate — we'll guide you through what's needed.
9 flag-state confirmations · View recognition and application routes →For candidates and fleets
Train from wherever you are and avoid unnecessary travel for the learning and assessment programme.
What you'll need for your DMA application
To apply to the Danish Maritime Authority for the Danish Ship’s Cook Certificate you need:
- Your Cook’s Ticket Certificate of Completion (one of the requirements, not the only one).
- Cook’s education: a trade qualification or apprenticeship diploma, completed in a country that has ratified MLC 2006 or ILO Convention No. 69 and implements STCW.
- At least 5 months of documented sea service as a cook after the education.
- Valid STCW basic safety training, including Security Awareness.
- A valid maritime medical certificate.
- A copy of your passport.
If you do not have a cook’s education from such a country, the alternative is a documented apprenticeship of 48 months, at least 24 of them at sea. It must be confirmed by a written declaration from your employer.
The Danish Maritime Authority decides every application. It is your own responsibility that your education, sea service, certificates and other documents are in order. The DMA fee is about USD 130, paid directly to the Authority.
See the documents and both application routes →