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A collection of active merchant shipping notices, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Guidance for non-UK qualified officers on how to apply for, or revalidate a Flag State Endorsement to work on UK-registered commercial vessels.
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…
Contains the small commercial vessel (SCV) code text and advises how the standards of the SCV code may be used for already coded vessels.
A report for your medical history and current health; lets your doctor decide on your fitness to work safely at sea.
Guidance on gaining a GOC, ROC, LRC, STCW Endorsement or revalidating an STCW endorsement for a GMDSS certificate for working at sea on UK vessels.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Apply for a boatmasters' licence to run a passenger-carrying or non-passenger carrying commercial vessel - apply, replace, renew or upgrade your licence
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
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