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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 MSF 3917 to apply for a Long Range Certificate (LRC).
Application form to become a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctor.
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.
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
A confirmation of receipt of application (CRA) can be issued to companies upon receipt of a FSE application.
Complete form MSF 4345, for an oral examination leading to the issue, conversion or upgrade of a certificate of competency for fishing deck officers.
Complete form MSF 4210, to apply for a tanker endorsement on a UK certificate of competency, or for use on board UK vessels.
MSF 4284 the requirements to gain an able seafarer engine certificate regulation III/5 are detailed in this application form.
Complete MSF 4299 for the replacement of a Certificate of Competency or GMDSS Certificate.
Complete form MSF 4259, for an oral examination leading to the issue of a certificate of competency (STCW) for electro technical officers.
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.
Application and reporting forms, with explanatory guidance, for making a training commitment for the tonnage tax scheme and for periodic review of that commitment.
This document MSF 4366, is the official record of your work activities and experience which enable you to hold a Boatmasters' Licence (BML).
MSF 3901: application to remove limitations such as ECDIS, Davit lifeboat and High Voltage.
MSF 4807: Applying Form for a VTS operator logbook, VTS Licence endorsement or VTS Licence revalidation.
Application form for an IGF Certificate of Proficiency (MSF 4350).
MSF 4258 provides an alternative route for the revalidation of a certificate of competency.
MSF 4390: Use this form if you've lost or had your boatmasters' licence (BML) stolen and you need to replace it.
Complete form MSF 4398, for (BML) paper endorsements for holders of alternative certification
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