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Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
Complete form MSF 4398, for (BML) paper endorsements for holders of alternative certification
How to check if your criminal record will affect your licence application, and the information you need to provide for our criminality checks.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) administers the UK’s system of export controls and licensing for military and dual-use items. ECJU is part of the Department for Business and Trade .
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
MSF 4227: Use of this form is required for each ship over 500 gross tonnage (GT) joining the UK Ship Register.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
Comply with good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good distribution practice (GDP), and prepare for an inspection.
Complete MSF 4299 for the replacement of a certificate of competency.
The UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.
Guidance on how to apply for a safe manning document and/or exemption for UK registered vessels
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for working Deck and Engineering Officers working on board merchant vessels and yachts.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
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