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A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness…
Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training. This page is updated monthly.
This notice provides the updated policy on the implementation of IMO Resolution MSC.560(108) in relation to Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR).
Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2026 edition, outlines the updates reflected following the 2025 annual review.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for working Deck and Engineering Officers working on board merchant vessels and yachts.
How to verify UK Certificates of Competency (CoC), Flag State Endorsements (FSE), GMDSS endorsements and other MCA-issued documents online.
A list of the Coastguard Rescue Service areas across the UK and the volunteer stations in each of them.
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
This MSN outlines the training and assessment requirements for masters and deck officers, equivalent arrangements for simulator time, and also requirements that training providers must meet for the purposes of approval by th…
List of administrations whose Certificate of Competency (CoC) are accepted towards issuing a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
Guidance for non-UK qualified officers on how to apply for, or revalidate a Flag State Endorsement to work on UK-registered commercial vessels.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
Guidance on gaining a GOC, ROC, LRC, STCW Endorsement or revalidating an STCW endorsement for a GMDSS certificate for working at sea on UK vessels.
Contains the small commercial vessel (SCV) code text and advises how the standards of the SCV code may be used for already coded vessels.
The safety of small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure – a code of practice
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
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