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This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
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.
This notice sets out the assessment dates for Merchant Navy Certificates of Competency (CoCs) from May 2026 until the end of the 2026/2027 academic year.
The safety of small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure – a code of practice
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 564 (M+F) Amendment 2 describes how marine casualties and marine incidents should be reported to MAIB. This replaces MGN 564 (M+F).
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
Clarification and guidance on the safety of navigation regulations 2020 which implement chapter V of SOLAS in its most recently amended form into UK law.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Addresses and phone numbers for the HM Coastguard centres. Do not use these details in an emergency, instead call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
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.
Construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
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.
Contact details for the Seafarer Operations team – formerly Seafarer Training and Certification – including email and phone numbers for training, certification and boatmaster enquiries.
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
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