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This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.
Information on how to find MCA approved courses, how to become a MCA approved training provider, common queries and the types of complaints we can investigate.
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
This MIN outlines the alternative route to have qualifications assessed by an MCA-approved nautical college for entry onto UK Engineering Officer of the Watch training programme.
Guidance on how to apply for a safe manning document and/or exemption for UK registered vessels
Support for maritime training (SMarT) funding is available for merchant navy training until March 2024.
This MSN outlines the examination and training requirements for the certification of radio personnel onboard merchant vessels.
This MIN provides information on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) online oral examination booking process, online oral examinations and the application process for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE). This MIN also d…
Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Masters, Skippers, Officers, Cadets, and those concerned with maritime training.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
Details minimum level of training for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK domestic passenger ships of classes IV to VI (A).
Information describing the system to gain certificates to master workboats less than 500 GT operating in the unlimited area.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
The oral examination syllabuses for SV Engineers.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
STCW 95 provides for CoC combining deck, engineer and radio competencies to be issued under regulation VII/1 – alternative certification.
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