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Complete MSF 5547, when applying to Parts I and IV of the UK Ship Register for merchant and bareboat charter ships.
A confirmation of receipt of application (CRA) can be issued to companies upon receipt of a FSE application.
Complete the forms within MSF 5623, to apply for a new continuous synopsis record (CSR) or to make amendments to your CSR.
Complete form MSF 4259, for an oral examination leading to the issue of a certificate of competency (STCW) for electro technical officers.
Form to obtain a certificate of registry from the UK maritime administration.
The Royal Yachting Association’s SafeTrx service ended on 31 December 2025.
MSF 4364: This application form is for new entrants and is for those new to the Boatmasters' Licence system looking to gain a licence.
Complete form MSF 4257, for an oral examination leading to the issue of a certificate of competency (STCW) for master workboat less than 500 GT unlimited.
The recommended Maritime Labour Convention 2006-compliant model formats for setting out the outer cover, the list of crew and the list of young persons on board ship.
Complete form MSF 4741 to register changes to your ship's name or port of choice.
Complete MSF 4299 for the replacement of a Certificate of Competency or GMDSS Certificate.
Complete this form to let the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) know when you have recovered any wreck material.
Information about seafarer working and living rights - working conditions, conditions of employment, safe working practices, living conditions, dangerous cargo, health and medical care, maritime labour convention, human elem…
MSF 4227: Use of this form is required for each ship over 500 gross tonnage (GT) joining the UK Ship Register.
Complete MSF 4753, to apply to the alternative compliance safety system (ACSS) or the enhanced authorisation safety system (EASS), for owners of UK registered vessels.
Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
Complete form MSF 4743 to certify the building, moulding or fitting out of a ship.
Application form to become a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctor.
MSF 4807: Applying Form for a VTS operator logbook, VTS Licence endorsement or VTS Licence revalidation.
Complete MSF 3917 to apply for a Long Range Certificate (LRC).
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