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How to apply using an alternative route for a CoC revalidation

MSF 4258 provides an alternative route for the revalidation of a certificate of competency.

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Alternative route for the revalidation of a certificate of competency for officers not meeting the seagoing service or acceptable occupation requirements of MGN 9 (MSF 4258)

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Application Information

Please email your application to deck@mcga.gov.uk for those holding Deck CoC’s or engineering@mcga.gov.uk for those holding Engineering CoC’s.

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If you have been away from the industry and wish to revalidate your expired certificate of competency, you are required to pass an oral examination.

Before completing this form, please ensure you have read MSN 1861 Amendment 1 and the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6 and 7.

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Published 17 April 2014
Last updated 22 December 2023 + show all updates
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