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How to apply for a UK Certificate of Proficiency for Able Seafarer Deck

Complete form MSF 4310 to apply for an able seafarer deck certificate (STCW regulation II/5).

Updates to this page

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published:
1 May 2014
Last updated:
1 November 2026
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  1. Updated form and guidance information, Specific highlight that AB Applications should now be made to the Registry of Shipping and Seamen instead of Local Marine Offices.

  2. New GovPay details included, MO Contact information added.

  3. Form changed to remove online application requirements

  4. Removed COVID application guidance

  5. Updated form with new payment links and list of email addresses to send application to

  6. Updated form to most recent version.

  7. New version of the form available

  8. Application form updated with fee.

  9. Application form updated with fee change.

  10. Application form has been updated

  11. Title and summary change

  12. First published.

Documents

MSF 4310 Application for a certificate of proficiency as able seafarer deck regulation II/5

Ref: 10/26

PDF, 376 KB, 4 pages

Details

Application Information

Please email your application and scanned documents to Seafarers.registry@mcga.gov.uk.

Further information can be found on our guidance page here and in the current version of MSN 1862

Other information

Please note you may be selected for random screening, should your application be selected for this screening, or should we require to see original documentation for other reasons, you will be contacted requesting the submission of original documentation to the Registry of Shipping and Seamen.

The MCA is unable to provide a counter service.

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