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Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
The safety of small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure – a code of practice
This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
This MIN outlines further guidance on the requirements for MCA Approved Training Providers and Nautical Colleges under regulation I/6 and I/8 of the STCW Code.
The structure and requirements of “The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
Addresses and phone numbers for the HM Coastguard centres. Do not use these details in an emergency, instead call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
This MSN outlines the requirements for the implementation of training elements under chapter VI of STCW code for merchant navy seafarers in the UK.
Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.
This notice provides guidance on the changes resulting from the 2022 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
This page contains The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall and all associated information to be read alongside it.
Construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
Contact details for the Seafarer Operations team – formerly Seafarer Training and Certification – including email and phone numbers for training, certification and boatmaster enquiries.
Under the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) port facility duty holders are responsible for ensuring that their organisation complies with the Code and must report compliance with the Code to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency e…
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