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A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness…
Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for working Deck and Engineering Officers working on board merchant vessels and yachts.
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
Use this page to verify Certificates of Competency (CoC) and Flag State Endorsements (FSE) online.
Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2025 edition, outlines the updates reflected following the 2024 annual review.
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
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.
This MSN outlines the training and assessment requirements for masters and deck officers, equivalent arrangements for simulator time, and also requirements that training providers must meet for the purposes of approval by th…
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
List of administrations whose Certificate of Competency (CoC) are accepted towards issuing a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
Guidance for non-UK qualified officers on how to apply for, or revalidate a Flag State Endorsement to work on UK-registered commercial vessels.
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
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.
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
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