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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.
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 form MSF 4398, for (BML) paper endorsements for holders of alternative certification
Complete this form to let the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) know when you have recovered any wreck material.
Use form C94 to declare a ship's voyage and cargo.
Form which vessel-based armoury (VBA) operators must complete to store firearms on a VBA in the high-risk area of the Indian Ocean.
Application and reporting forms, with explanatory guidance, for making a training commitment for the tonnage tax scheme and for periodic review of that commitment.
Vessels owners, agents or skippers should use this subject access request form to request VMS data from the MMO.
Anyone in charge of a ship must monitor traffic at sea and report any accidents or incidents
Small commercial vessels must be registered, surveyed and inspected to meet UK safety laws - registering a boat, surveys and inspections
MSF 3901: application to remove limitations such as ECDIS, Davit lifeboat and High Voltage.
Use form C96 to declare the crew's effects.
Form to obtain a certificate of registry from the UK maritime administration.
Complete form MSF 4738, to register a bareboat charter ship with the Registry of Shipping and Seamen (RSS)
Use this form – MSF 4409 – to apply to become a trusted agent with the UK Ship Register.
Use this form to request approval for new third parties to be added to your open general trade control maritime anti-piracy licence (OGTCL MA-P) approval letter.
Form for assessing safety criteria before a fishing vessel is considered for registration.
Use form C98 to record the passengers on your voyage.
Use form C95 to declare a ship's stores.
This form is for persons affected by a ship's specification or designation to request a review
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