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A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness…
Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for working Deck and Engineering Officers working on board merchant vessels and yachts.
This Remote Operator Training and Certification Pilot Framework sets out a voluntary pilot scheme developed by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), in collaboration with industry and academia. This sets out the propo…
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
Use this page to verify Certificates of Competency (CoC) and Flag State Endorsements (FSE) online.
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
Find out about the required documentation for people who sail pleasure craft to and from the UK.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
Contains the small commercial vessel (SCV) code text and advises how the standards of the SCV code may be used for already coded vessels.
Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2025 edition, outlines the updates reflected following the 2024 annual review.
Guidance, General Licences and reporting forms in relation to the Maritime Services Ban and Oil Price Cap Exception.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
List of administrations whose Certificate of Competency (CoC) are accepted towards issuing a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
A list of the Coastguard Rescue Service areas across the UK and the volunteer stations in each of them.
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.
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