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A collection of active merchant shipping notices, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Volunteer for the Coastguard Rescue Service and help to carry out search and rescue along the UK shoreline.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
A report for your medical history and current health; lets your doctor decide on your fitness to work safely at sea.
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
Apply for a boatmasters' licence to run a passenger-carrying or non-passenger carrying commercial vessel - apply, replace, renew or upgrade your licence
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
A form to be filled in by individuals or companies who are exporting dangerous goods.
Information about applying for jobs with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Lord Stevens of Birmingham appointed Non-Executive Chair of MCA.
Complete form MSF 4274, for a notice of eligibility (NOE) for an oral examination leading to the issue of a deck CoC (STCW) for masters, chief mates and OOW.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Form declaring sale and transfer of ownership of a British registered ship.
Complete this form to register a vessel on the small ships register (part 3 of the UK register).
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of April after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
This MSN outlines the training and assessment requirements for masters and deck officers, equivalent arrangements for simulator time, and also requirements that training providers must meet for the purposes of approval by th…
We work to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. We produce legislation and guidance on maritime matters, and provide certification to seafarers.
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