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Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
Service for Marketing Authorisation Holders, Manufacturers and Wholesalers.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
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How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
Information about licence-linked qualifications, the awarding organisations that offer these qualifications, and how to find an approved training provider.
Apply for a boatmasters' licence to run a passenger-carrying or non-passenger carrying commercial vessel - apply, replace, renew or upgrade your licence
How to check if your criminal record will affect your licence application, and the information you need to provide for our criminality checks.
The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as Recognised Organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.
Find out what you need to do to renew your SIA licence.
Brings to fishermen’s attention training and certification requirements that currently apply to all UK registered commercial fishing vessels.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lady Haldane on 5 March 2024.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Ovey on 8th February 2024.
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