tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/guidance-and-regulationGuidance and regulation2025-05-09T18:43:48+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/apply-for-gmdss-stcw-endorsement-merchant-navy-radio-operators2025-05-09T18:43:48+01:00Applying 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-ratings2025-05-09T18:40:31+01:00Deck Officers and RatingsInformation on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificatetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-716-mf-changes-to-the-gmdss-process-in-the-uk2025-05-09T15:34:52+01:00MIN 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-atp2025-05-08T15:50:45+01:00MCA 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-ukraine2025-05-01T12:49:00+01:00MIN 674 (M) Guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia’s invasion of UkraineAmendment 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-guidance2025-04-25T12:35:02+01:00MIN 643 (M) Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Short Course Approval Process GuidanceThis 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-availability2025-04-11T18:18:30+01:00MIN 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-officers2025-03-25T13:32:50+00:00MIN 678 (M) Amendment 2: Enhancement to the Current Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Fund and Additional Support for Junior OfficersThis 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-competency2025-03-24T14:12:30+00:00MIN 580 New route to an UK Officer of the Watch (OOW) yachts Certificate of CompetencyThis 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-processes2025-02-28T14:49:16+00:00MIN 690: Guidance on the MCA Oral Examination Booking, the Issue of Notices of Eligibility (NOEs) and the Online Oral Examination Processes - Amendment 4This 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-syllabuses2025-02-25T15:44:09+00:00MCA Deck Safety Examination SyllabusesThe examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/apply-for-a-FSE-for-deck-and-engineer-officers2025-02-14T18:45:22+00:00How to apply for a FSE for deck and engineer officersGuidance 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-providers2025-01-30T12:47:54+00:00MCA approved nautical colleges, yacht deck and small vessel engineer training providersHow to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/list-of-countries-accepted-towards-issuing-a-uk-FSE2025-01-30T10:35:45+00:00List of countries accepted towards issuing a UK FSEList 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-guidelines2025-01-08T10:24:38+00:00PSCRB (Restricted) GuidelinesGuidelines 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-atp2024-11-28T15:26:37+00:00BML 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-guidelines2024-11-11T15:58:40+00:00MCA Approved Electric Propulsion Course 1 (AEPC1) - GuidelinesThis 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-examinations2024-11-08T13:39:23+00:00MIN 676 (M+F) - Amendment 1 - Clarification of Dyslexia Policy: Examination and Assessment Procedures for MCA Written ExaminationsThis 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-syllabus2024-11-04T12:45:50+00:00MIN 653 (M) Deck Oral Exam Syllabus - Amendment 1This 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-syllabus2024-11-04T12:43:46+00:00MIN 654 (M) Engineering and Electro-technical Officer Oral Exam Syllabus - Amendment 1This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.