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Merchant navy deck officer CoC's are limited to service on vessels measured in gross tonnage (GT) rather than gross registered tons (DRT).
Procedures for the isolation of machinery prior to maintenance to be included in planned maintenance system
A pair of information sheets giving important information about fatigue, and guidance on managing it.
This document contains reference information for training providers, regarding the changes to tanker endorsements.
Download supplementary information signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seafarers'.
Download 'must do' action signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Download 'prohibited' action signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Information and syllabi for engineering fishing officers to apply for certification.
Draft Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) guidance for ship owners under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006
The UK Maritime and coastguard agency commission or carry out research within the human element area of maritime and seafarer health and safety.
The written examination syllabuses for Second Engineer (STCW III/2).
The 2014 MLC regulations form part of the UK's approach to ensuring the safety and protection of seafarers on UK flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels whilst in the UK.
Amendment 1 outlines details on how the exposure to radiation can take many forms and can cause varying degrees of harm.
Accredited official statistics designation of maritime and shipping statistics publications.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance for seafarers about their protection, rights and entitlements under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
This notice outlines the criteria under the Maritime Labour Convention for medical practitioners who are qualified to work as a ship’s doctor on a UK ship.
The written examination syllabuses for yacht Officers of the Watch.
The syllabuses for Master - Workboats - Less than 500 GT - Carrying 12 passengers or fewer and the one-day Small Workboat Stability Course.
Verbatim comments submitted by respondents during the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping survey.
The oral examination syllabus for Senior MEOLs.
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