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The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2025 edition, outlines the updates reflected following the 2024 annual review.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
A collection of active marine guidance notes, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
A form to be filled in by individuals or companies who are exporting dangerous goods.
A list of the Coastguard Rescue Service areas across the UK and the volunteer stations in each of them.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
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.
List of administrations whose Certificate of Competency (CoC) are accepted towards issuing a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
A collection of active merchant shipping notices, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
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