How to apply for a UK deck certificate of competency
Complete form MSF 4274, for a notice of eligibility (NOE) for an oral examination leading to the issue of a deck CoC (STCW) for masters, chief mates and OOW.
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Application Information
If this if your first UK CoC application, please post your application and supporting documents to UK Seafarer Services (Training & Certification), Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1EG For all other applicants, please email your application and scanned documents to deck@mcga.gov.uk
Other information
It is important that the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6, 7 and 8 are read when completing the application.
Please provide an email address in block capitals for us to inform you that we have received your application.
The MCA is unable to provide a counter service.
Last updated 22 December 2023 + show all updates
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