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MSF 4310 the requirements to gain an able seafarer deck certificate regulation II/5 are detailed in this application form.
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
MSF 4284 the requirements to gain an able seafarer engine certificate regulation III/5 are detailed in this application form.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for working Deck and Engineering Officers working on board merchant vessels and yachts.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
New standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Guidance for non-UK qualified officers on how to apply for, or revalidate a Flag State Endorsement to work on UK-registered commercial vessels.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Norway and how to get one if you do.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
Find out what you need to do when hiring crew to work on a ship or yacht - qualifications, certificates of competency, crew agreements and crew lists
MSF 4227: Use of this form is required for each ship over 500 gross tonnage (GT) joining the UK Ship Register.
Seafarer certificates and equivalent competencies required in European Union Area countries.
Find out the VAT liability for supplying ships, trains, aircraft and associated services in the UK.
Guidance on how to apply for a safe manning document and/or exemption for UK registered vessels
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
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