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Complete MSF 4343, for an oral examination leading to a CoC (STCW) for deck officers on commercially and privately operated yachts and sail training vessels.
Write to, email or call your local Marine Management Organisation office (MMO)
MSF 4395: to apply for an MCA issued ships' cook certificate of competency.
Complete form MSF 4340, to apply for a yacht rating certificate for commercially and privately owned yachts and sail training vessels less than 3000 GT
Training record book for yacht ratings and officers in charge of a navigational watch, yachts less than 3000 GT.
Complete form MSF 4728 to register a declaration of eligibility for Part 2 of the register with the Registry of Shipping and Seamen.
MSF1261 to submit a request for an MCA assessment.
Complete form MSF 4744, to apply for the removal of a British ship from the UK Ship register.
A confirmation of receipt of application (CRA) can be issued to companies upon receipt of a FSE application.
Vessels and shipping agents should use the CERS workbook to provide the information needed to the port authority.
Get a licence to carry out any work that disturbs the seabed, including building, laying pipelines or cables, dredging and disposing of waste, or get a marine wildlife licence if you might disturb protected species
Anyone in charge of a ship must monitor traffic at sea and report any accidents or incidents
MSF 4364: This application form is for new entrants and is for those new to the Boatmasters' Licence system looking to gain a licence.
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 MSF 4900, to apply for an oral examination leading to the issue of a small vessel engineer officer (SVE) certificate of competency.
The Royal Yachting Association’s SafeTrx service ended on 31 December 2025.
Use form C97 to record the crew members on your voyage.
Application form for an IGF Certificate of Proficiency (MSF 4350).
MSF 4365: Use this form if you already have a boatmasters' licence and you would like to revalidate it.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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