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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…
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
The safety of small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure – a code of practice
Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).
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.
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2025 edition, outlines the updates reflected following the 2024 annual review.
Contains the small commercial vessel (SCV) code text and advises how the standards of the SCV code may be used for already coded vessels.
This MIN sets out the MCA’s approach to IMO Resolution MSC.560(108) which amends Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) course from 1 January 2026.
A list of the Coastguard Rescue Service areas across the UK and the volunteer stations in each of them.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
A guide for businesses and organisations that need to understand more about what sanctions are and how they work.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
List of administrations whose Certificate of Competency (CoC) are accepted towards issuing a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
Guidance for non-UK qualified officers on how to apply for, or revalidate a Flag State Endorsement to work on UK-registered commercial vessels.
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
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