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Complete the forms within MSF 5623, to apply for a new continuous synopsis record (CSR) or to make amendments to your CSR.
Use form C97 to record the crew members on your voyage.
Complete form MSF 4741 to register changes to your ship's name or port of choice.
Complete form MSF 4744, to apply for the removal of a British ship from the UK Ship register.
Application form to become a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctor.
MSF 4310 the requirements to gain an able seafarer deck certificate regulation II/5 are detailed in this application form.
MSF 4364: This application form is for new entrants and is for those new to the Boatmasters' Licence system looking to gain a licence.
MSF 4365: Use this form if you already have a boatmasters' licence and you would like to revalidate it.
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.
Complete form MSF 4743 to certify the building, moulding or fitting out of a ship.
Complete form MSF 4345, for an oral examination leading to the issue, conversion or upgrade of a certificate of competency for fishing deck officers.
The document attached MSF 4367, is the official record of your training, which enables you to gain a Boatmasters' Licence (BML)
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 4259, for an oral examination leading to the issue of a certificate of competency (STCW) for electro technical officers.
Complete MSF 4299 for the replacement of a Certificate of Competency or GMDSS Certificate.
MSF 4258 provides an alternative route for the revalidation of a certificate of competency.
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.
Complete MSF 3902 for a safe manning document for fishing vessels.
Complete form MSF 4398, for (BML) paper endorsements for holders of alternative certification
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