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This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
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
The application of certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, ( STCW 95 amended) regarding the keeping of a safe navigational watch.
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels. It also contains the requirements for the approval of training providers.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
Contact details for the Seafarer Operations team – formerly Seafarer Training and Certification – including email and phone numbers for training, certification and boatmaster enquiries.
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the requirements for MCA Approved Training Providers and Nautical Colleges under regulation I/6 and I/8 of the STCW Code.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
Addresses and phone numbers for the HM Coastguard centres. Do not use these details in an emergency, instead call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.
The structure and requirements of “The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
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