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How to apply for a yacht rating certificate

Complete form MSF 4340, to apply for a yacht rating certificate for commercially and privately owned yachts and sail training vessels less than 3000 GT

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published:
17 April 2014
Last updated:
7 April 2025
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  1. Removed requirement to post physical application in. Email address provided. Added Sea Service Testimonials to the checklist.

  2. New HMTL guidance for yacht rating attachment created.

  3. Updated guidance within the form regarding countersignatory requirements.

  4. Form updated - accepting applications by post only

  5. Added you wording regarding COVID measures

  6. COVID-19 update (unable to accept applications by post)

  7. Updated form version

  8. Updated form version

  9. Application form updated with fee change.

  10. summary updated

  11. Application form updated

  12. Application form has been updated. Title change.

  13. First published.

Documents

Application for a yacht rating certificate for ratings on commercially and privately owned yachts and sail training vessels less than 3000 GT (MSF 4340)

Ref: REV 04/25

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Guidance on how to apply for a yacht rating certificate

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Please email your application to deck@mcga.gov.uk.

Please read the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6 and 7 when completing the application.

MSN 1862 Amendment 1 gives additional information.

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.

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