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Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
This MSN outlines the training and assessment requirements for masters and deck officers, equivalent arrangements for simulator time, and also requirements that training providers must meet for the purposes of approval by th…
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Safety at sea and prevention of pollution to the marine environment through application of international instruments relating to equipment to be placed on board ships registered with the UK.
A list of the Coastguard Rescue Service areas across the UK and the volunteer stations in each of them.
We work to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. We produce legislation and guidance on maritime matters, and provide certification to seafarers.
MSF 5100 to submit a request for an MCA survey and inspection.
Information about seafarer working and living rights - working conditions, conditions of employment, safe working practices, living conditions, dangerous cargo, health and medical care, maritime labour convention, human elem…
Complete application form MSF 4203 to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
MSF 4354: Application for initial STCW endorsement and subsequent revalidation to GMDSS certificate of competence
Complete form MSF 4740A to register a Merchant/Commercial or Pleasure vessel under 100 Gross Tonnes (GT), 100 – 499 GT or over 500GT
Anyone using a powered watercraft, such as a jet ski, is being warned to make sure they use them safely or risk facing prison or unlimited fines.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels. It also contains the requirements for the approval of training providers.
Complete form MSF 4727 to register a declaration of eligibility for part 1 of the register, with the Registry of Shipping and Seamen (RSS).
The application of certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, ( STCW 95 amended) regarding the keeping of a safe navigational watch.
Find out what you'll need to work at sea - training, certificates, ratings, officers
Amendment 3 sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores for UK ships and contains updated guidance and changes outlined on pages 1 and 2.
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
Addresses and phone numbers for the HM Coastguard centres. Do not use these details in an emergency, instead call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
This MIN provides information on the change to the format of STCW Certificates of Competency and Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency issued by the MCA, including sample images of the new certi…
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