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How to apply for a replacement of a boatmasters' licence

MSF 4390: Use this form if you've lost or had your boatmasters' licence (BML) stolen and you need to replace it.

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Application for a replacement boatmasters' license

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Details

Please ensure that you:

Failure to complete this form in full may mean we will have to return your application to you and will result in a delay to your application being processed.

Further guidance notes can be found from page 5 of MSF 4390.

Submit your application form

Return your completed application form by post to:

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Registry of Shipping and Seamen
Anchor Court
Keen Road
Cardiff
CF24 5JW

We are unable to accept applications by fax or email.

You should allow at least 10 days for us to process your application, plus postage.

Further information

Please address any queries about your application to the Registry of Shipping and Seamen by post or the following contact details:

Updates to this page

Published 17 April 2014
Last updated 12 June 2025 show all updates
  1. Updated form for application for the replacement boatmasters' licence (MSF 4390).

  2. Updated form (payment section)

  3. Payment corrected to £23

  4. Application form updated

  5. Application form updated

  6. Application form and title has been updated

  7. Application form has been updated

  8. First published.

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