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Use a standard shipping note for shipping non-dangerous goods overseas by either air or water.
Complete this form to let the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) know when you have recovered any wreck material.
Anyone in charge of a ship must monitor traffic at sea and report any accidents or incidents
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.
Use form C94 to declare a ship's voyage and cargo.
Complete the forms within MSF 5623, to apply for a new continuous synopsis record (CSR) or to make amendments to your CSR.
Complete MSF 5547, when applying to Parts I and IV of the UK Ship Register for merchant and bareboat charter ships.
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 form MSF 4741 to register changes to your ship's name or port of choice.
This document MSF 4366, is the official record of your work activities and experience which enable you to hold a Boatmasters' Licence (BML).
MSF 4310 the requirements to gain an able seafarer deck certificate regulation II/5 are detailed in this application form.
Application form for an IGF Certificate of Proficiency (MSF 4350).
MSF 4258 provides an alternative route for the revalidation of a certificate of competency.
Complete form MSF 4743 to certify the building, moulding or fitting out of a ship.
Form to obtain a certificate of registry from the UK maritime administration.
MSF 4390: Use this form if you've lost or had your boatmasters' licence (BML) stolen and you need to replace it.
MSF 4807: Applying Form for a VTS operator logbook, VTS Licence endorsement or VTS Licence revalidation.
Complete form MSF 4742 to apply for a duplicate UK ship registration certificate.
Use form C97 to record the crew members on your voyage.
This form is for persons affected by a ship's specification or designation to request a review
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