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Register a UK 406 MHz emergency beacon
Application form for a discharge book and/or a British seaman's card.
Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2024, outlines the updates reflected following the 2023 annual review.
Form declaring sale and transfer of ownership of a British registered ship.
Contact details and opening times for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency headquarters and our marine offices.
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
A collection of active marine guidance notes, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Application form for revalidating an existing STCW deck or engineering officer Certificate of Competency (MSF 4201).
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
Volunteer for the Coastguard Rescue Service and help to carry out search and rescue along the UK shoreline.
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