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The form to be completed by the classification society on completion of survey
Information about the special training required by ratings and officers who work on tankers, passenger ships and high-speed craft
Application form for an IGF Certificate of Proficiency (MSF 4350).
Form for ship owners to submit to Registry of Shipping and Seamen.
Complete form MSF 4399, to apply for a (BML) exemption certificate tier 2 level 2 boatmasters’ licence
Complete form MSF 4737 when registering a mortgage deed with the Registry of Shipping and Seamen (RSS).
Form for self-declaration for operators of Tugs and Workboats undertaking regular tows to sea.
Complete form MSF 1010, to apply for an exemption certificate and large yacht code (LYC) equivalence certificate.
Use this form – MSF 4409 – to apply to become a trusted agent with the UK Ship Register.
Martime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) form for naval architects' use.
Application for survey and certification of vessels less than 24m registered length
MSF 4286: Application form to be used when applying for an exemption of a Boatmasters' licence.
Complete MSF4208 to apply for a safe manning document for a yacht
Complete MSF 3902 for a safe manning document for fishing vessels.
MSF 4287: Application for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE) for an oral examination leading to the issue of a CoC
Complete form MSF 4380, to apply for a certificate of competency, for a compass adjuster.
Complete form MSF 4738, to register a bareboat charter ship with the Registry of Shipping and Seamen (RSS)
Complete form MSF 4756 to allow the vessel to be registered elsewhere, with the UK remaining as the primary register
Complete form MSF 4742 to apply for a duplicate UK ship registration certificate.
Indicative application document
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