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Complete form MSF 4398, for (BML) paper endorsements for holders of alternative certification
This document MSF 4366, is the official record of your work activities and experience which enable you to hold a Boatmasters' Licence (BML).
Find out what you need to do when hiring crew to work on a ship or yacht - qualifications, certificates of competency, crew agreements and crew lists
Small commercial vessels must be registered, surveyed and inspected to meet UK safety laws - registering a boat, surveys and inspections
Form to be completed providing new Company Security Officers (CSO) contact details or notifying us of any change of details
Complete form MSF 4736 to notify the Register of Shipping and Seamen (RSS) about a mortgage deed when registering a ship.
MSF 4370: use this application form to upgrade or add an additional area to a BML Licence.
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.
The document attached MSF 4367, is the official record of your training, which enables you to gain a Boatmasters' Licence (BML)
MSF 4390: Use this form if you've lost or had your boatmasters' licence (BML) stolen and you need to replace it.
Complete the form and return to your local Marine Office when booking a UK Load Line or UK Load Line Exemption Survey.
Complete form MSF 4735 to register a bareboat charter declaration with the Registry of Shipping and Seamen (RSS)
MSF 3901: application to remove limitations such as ECDIS, Davit lifeboat and High Voltage.
MSF 4284 the requirements to gain an able seafarer engine certificate regulation III/5 are detailed in this application form.
Complete MSF 4391 to apply for a replacement or update to a certificate of proficiency (CoP) or to apply for a certificate of proficiency in Polar Waters
Complete form MSF 4345, for an oral examination leading to the issue, conversion or upgrade of a certificate of competency for fishing deck officers.
To be completed by seafarers for medical treatment, in accordance with title 4 (standard A4 1.2) of the MLC 2006.
Complete MSF 3914 for a safe manning document for UK registered workboats and/or high speed offshore service crafts.
MSF 4258 provides an alternative route for the revalidation of a certificate of competency.
Employers of seafarers on UK ships to submit this form when seafarers are diagnosed by a medical practitioner with an occupational disease.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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