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A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).
Training for seafarers including, an COVID-19 update, career information, written and oral exam syllabuses and details for nautical colleges and training centres
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for working Deck and Engineering Officers working on board merchant vessels and yachts.
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
This MIN provides information on the change to the format of STCW Certificates of Competency and Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency issued by the MCA, including sample images of the new certi…
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
2020 Amendment, advising on improving the health and safety of seafarers primarily on board UK registered ships.
International regulations and required documentation for hauliers transporting dangerous or hazardous goods by road or by vehicles on ships.
Outlines the certification structure and examination and training requirements for merchant navy deck officers.
Details for owners, operators and Masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) 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.
Requirements for the implementation of training elements under chapter VI of STCW code for merchant navy seafarers in the UK.
Make sure your fishing vessel complies with international and UK safety requirements and you have the right certificates for it to operate in territorial waters.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with EU regulation on ship security.
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
List of administrations whose Certificate of Competency (CoC) are accepted towards issuing a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
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