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How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Maritime weather and tide conditions - navigation equipment, radios and emergency beacons, register a 406 beacon
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
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Equivalency letters for electronic charts and publications meeting regulation requirements for use on ship's bridge.
FCDO travel advice for Portugal. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Dominica. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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