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Find out about the required documentation for people who sail pleasure craft to and from the UK.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for engineer officers and for seafarers who wish to obtain a marine engine operator’s licence (MEOL) or senior marine engine operator’s licence (SMEOL). It also i…
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
The safety of small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure – a code of practice
Amendment 2 advises seafarers on the Dreadnought Medical Service at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.
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.
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
This notice lists the countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels. It also contains the requirements for the approval of training providers.
Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Masters, Certifying Authorities, and Operators of Fixed and Floating Platforms and Drilling Rigs.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
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.
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
The structure and requirements of “The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015
This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.
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