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The minimum standards to be met in paying fishermen for their work on fishing vessels whether fishermen are employed or work as self-employed share fishermen.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
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.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
This MSN outlines the requirements for the implementation of training elements under chapter VI of STCW code for merchant navy seafarers in the UK.
Guidance for applying for a Engineer Yacht CoC.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
Contact details for the Seafarer Operations team – formerly Seafarer Training and Certification – including email and phone numbers for training, certification and boatmaster enquiries.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
This MIN provides information on the change to the format of STCW Certificates of Competency and Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency issued by the MCA, including sample images of the new certificat…
How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
How to find approved training providers (ATP) for Boat Master Licence (BML) training.
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
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