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Draft marine notices to implement the international requirements for training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW).
Draft Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum to implement the international requirements for training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW).
The oral examination syllabus for fishing Engineer Officers.
The written examination syllabuses for General Engineering Science (GES).
Amendment 1 provisions for continuation of a seafarer's entitlements in relation to payment of wages, if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.
Notification that the vocational qualification (VQ) route to certification is being introduced.
The 2015 Regulations detail the training and certification requirements for masters of all passenger and non-passenger vessels operating in category A, B, C and D waters and some limited coastal voyages in the UK.
Revised arrangements for revalidation of the Port of London Local Knowledge Endorsement under the Boatmaster License Regulation.
Concerns the minimum training requirements for personnel nominated to assist passengers in emergency situations on ships.
About issuing certificates of service to eligible deck and marine engineer officers, under the terms given in the regulations.
Merchant navy deck officer CoC's are limited to service on vessels measured in gross tonnage (GT) rather than gross registered tons (DRT).
This document contains reference information for training providers, regarding the changes to tanker endorsements.
Information and syllabi for engineering fishing officers to apply for certification.
The written examination syllabuses for Second Engineer (STCW III/2).
The 2014 MLC regulations form part of the UK's approach to ensuring the safety and protection of seafarers on UK flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels whilst in the UK.
The written examination syllabuses for yacht Officers of the Watch.
The syllabuses for Master - Workboats - Less than 500 GT - Carrying 12 passengers or fewer and the one-day Small Workboat Stability Course.
Verbatim comments submitted by respondents during the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping survey.
The oral examination syllabus for Senior MEOLs.
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