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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.
A list of the Coastguard Rescue Service areas across the UK and the volunteer stations in each of them.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
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…
This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
The application of certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, ( STCW 95 amended) regarding the keeping of a safe navigational watch.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
The safety of small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure – a code of practice
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
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.
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
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.
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.
Background information on the wreck of SS Richard Montgomery, and survey reports from 1995 to present.
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
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