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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…
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training. This page is updated monthly.
Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).
Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2026 edition, outlines the updates reflected following the 2025 annual review.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for working Deck and Engineering Officers working on board merchant vessels and yachts.
How to verify UK Certificates of Competency (CoC), Flag State Endorsements (FSE), GMDSS endorsements and other MCA-issued documents online.
This notice provides the updated policy on the implementation of IMO Resolution MSC.560(108) in relation to Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR).
List of administrations whose Certificate of Competency (CoC) are accepted towards issuing a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
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…
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
Guidance for non-UK qualified officers on how to apply for, or revalidate a Flag State Endorsement to work on UK-registered commercial vessels.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
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…
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.
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
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 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.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
The structure and requirements of “The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015
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