tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/guidance-and-regulation Guidance and regulation 2025-05-09T18:43:48+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/apply-for-gmdss-stcw-endorsement-merchant-navy-radio-operators 2025-05-09T18:43:48+01:00 Applying for a UK GMDSS Certificate, Endorsement or Revalidation. 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/deck-officers-and-ratings 2025-05-09T18:40:31+01:00 Deck Officers and Ratings Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-716-mf-changes-to-the-gmdss-process-in-the-uk 2025-05-09T15:34:52+01:00 MIN 716 (M+F) Amendment 1: Changes to the GMDSS process in the UK. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will assume direct responsibility for approving training programs for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Radio Certification. Currently, this responsibility li… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 2025-05-08T15:50:45+01:00 MCA approved training providers (ATP) How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-674-m-guidance-for-shipowners-regarding-seafarers-affected-by-russias-invasion-of-ukraine 2025-05-01T12:49:00+01:00 MIN 674 (M) Guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Amendment 2 clarifies the provisions within the notice for shipowners and adds a section on qualifications for seafarers holding Russian certificates of competency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-643-m-maritime-and-coastguard-agency-mca-short-course-approval-process-guidance 2025-04-25T12:35:02+01:00 MIN 643 (M) Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Short Course Approval Process Guidance 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-707-m-uk-stcw-merchant-rating-training-skills-progression-and-funding-availability 2025-04-11T18:18:30+01:00 MIN 707 (M): UK STCW Merchant Rating Training, Skills, Progression and Funding Availability Notice to all shipowners, seafarers, nautical colleges and those concerned with merchant navy training. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-678-m-enhancement-to-the-current-support-for-maritime-training-smart-fund-and-additional-support-for-junior-officers 2025-03-25T13:32:50+00:00 MIN 678 (M) Amendment 2: Enhancement to the Current Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Fund and Additional Support for Junior Officers This MIN details a new, simplified funding mechanism to assist industry, increase UK Cadet numbers and improve the financial support available for UK Junior Officers to help them obtain their first Management level (unlimite… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/min-580-new-route-to-an-uk-officer-of-the-watch-oow-yachts-certificate-of-competency 2025-03-24T14:12:30+00:00 MIN 580 New route to an UK Officer of the Watch (OOW) yachts Certificate of Competency This MIN details a new route for applicants looking to gain an UK OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, unlimited area, II/1 Certificate of Competency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-690-guidance-on-the-mca-oral-examination-booking-the-issue-of-notices-of-eligibility-noes-and-the-online-oral-examination-processes 2025-02-28T14:49:16+00:00 MIN 690: Guidance on the MCA Oral Examination Booking, the Issue of Notices of Eligibility (NOEs) and the Online Oral Examination Processes - Amendment 4 This MIN provides information on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) online oral examination booking process, online oral examinations and the application process for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE). This MIN also d… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mca-deck-safety-examination-syllabuses 2025-02-25T15:44:09+00:00 MCA Deck Safety Examination Syllabuses The examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/apply-for-a-FSE-for-deck-and-engineer-officers 2025-02-14T18:45:22+00:00 How to apply for a FSE for deck and engineer officers Guidance for non-UK qualified officers on how to apply for, or revalidate a Flag State Endorsement to work on UK-registered commercial vessels. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mca-approved-nautical-colleges-yacht-deck-and-small-vessel-engineer-training-providers 2025-01-30T12:47:54+00:00 MCA approved nautical colleges, yacht deck and small vessel engineer training providers How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/list-of-countries-accepted-towards-issuing-a-uk-FSE 2025-01-30T10:35:45+00:00 List of countries accepted towards issuing a UK FSE List of administrations whose Certificate of Competency (CoC) are accepted towards issuing a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE) tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/pscrb-restricted-guidelines 2025-01-08T10:24:38+00:00 PSCRB (Restricted) Guidelines Guidelines for the MCA's Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other than fast rescue boats) (PSC&RB) yacht-restricted course. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/boatmasters-approved-training-providers-atp 2024-11-28T15:26:37+00:00 BML approved training providers (ATP) How to find approved training providers (ATP) for Boat Master Licence (BML) training. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mca-approved-electric-propulsion-course-1-aepc1-guidelines 2024-11-11T15:58:40+00:00 MCA Approved Electric Propulsion Course 1 (AEPC1) - Guidelines This course provides learners with the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to conduct safe and effective operations onboard of vessels already utilising electric drives with battery technologies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-676-mf-clarification-of-dyslexia-policy-examination-and-assessment-procedures-for-mca-written-examinations 2024-11-08T13:39:23+00:00 MIN 676 (M+F) - Amendment 1 - Clarification of Dyslexia Policy: Examination and Assessment Procedures for MCA Written Examinations This guidance provides clarification of the MCA's Dyslexia Policy and considers up to date guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) while maintaining compliance with STCW requirements. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-653-m-deck-oral-exam-syllabus 2024-11-04T12:45:50+00:00 MIN 653 (M) Deck Oral Exam Syllabus - Amendment 1 This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-654-m-engineering-and-electro-technical-officer-oral-exam-syllabus 2024-11-04T12:43:46+00:00 MIN 654 (M) Engineering and Electro-technical Officer Oral Exam Syllabus - Amendment 1 This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.