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MSF 3901: application to remove limitations such as ECDIS, Davit lifeboat and High Voltage.
MSF 4258 provides an alternative route for the revalidation of a certificate of competency.
MSF 4807: Applying Form for a VTS operator logbook, VTS Licence endorsement or VTS Licence revalidation.
Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
Complete form MSF 4744, to apply for the removal of a British ship from the UK Ship register.
Use this form – MSF 4409 – to apply to become a trusted agent with the UK Ship Register.
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.
Information about the special training required by ratings and officers who work on tankers, passenger ships and high-speed craft
MSF 4390: Use this form if you've lost or had your boatmasters' licence (BML) stolen and you need to replace it.
Complete application form MSF 3900 to apply for a replacement Flag State Endorsement (Certificate of Equivalent Competency).
Application form for an IGF Certificate of Proficiency (MSF 4350).
Complete form MSF 4398, for (BML) paper endorsements for holders of alternative certification
Form to obtain a certificate of registry from the UK maritime administration.
Small commercial vessels must be registered, surveyed and inspected to meet UK safety laws - registering a boat, surveys and inspections
Complete form MSF 4742 to apply for a duplicate UK ship registration certificate.
Complete form MSF 4260, to apply for an oral examination leading to the issue of a certificate of competency (STCW) for masters and deck officers of tugs.
To be completed by seafarers for medical treatment, in accordance with title 4 (standard A4 1.2) of the MLC 2006.
Complete the form and return to your local Marine Office when booking a UK Load Line or UK Load Line Exemption Survey.
Complete MSF 3902 for a safe manning document for fishing vessels.
MSF 4370: use this application form to upgrade or add an additional area to a BML Licence.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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