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MSF 4227: Use of this form is required for each ship over 500 gross tonnage (GT) joining the UK Ship Register.
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 4299 for the replacement of a Certificate of Competency or GMDSS Certificate.
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
Complete form MSF 4741 to register changes to your ship's name or port of choice.
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.
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.
A confirmation of receipt of application (CRA) can be issued to companies upon receipt of a FSE application.
MSF 4310 the requirements to gain an able seafarer deck certificate regulation II/5 are detailed in this application form.
Application form to become a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctor.
Complete MSF 5547, when applying to Parts I and IV of the UK Ship Register for merchant and bareboat charter ships.
Complete form MSF 4345, for an oral examination leading to the issue, conversion or upgrade of a certificate of competency for fishing deck officers.
Use form C98 to record the passengers on your voyage.
The document attached MSF 4367, is the official record of your training, which enables you to gain a Boatmasters' Licence (BML)
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 form MSF 4398, for (BML) paper endorsements for holders of alternative certification
This form is for persons affected by a ship's specification or designation to request a review
Small commercial vessels must be registered, surveyed and inspected to meet UK safety laws - registering a boat, surveys and inspections
MSF 4390: Use this form if you've lost or had your boatmasters' licence (BML) stolen and you need to replace it.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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