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Complete form MSF 4744, to apply for the removal of a British ship from the UK Ship register.
Complete the forms within MSF 5623, to apply for a new continuous synopsis record (CSR) or to make amendments to your CSR.
Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
Application form to become a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctor.
Complete form MSF 4741 to register changes to your ship's name or port of choice.
MSF 4364: This application form is for new entrants and is for those new to the Boatmasters' Licence system looking to gain a licence.
Complete form MSF 4743 to certify the building, moulding or fitting out of a ship.
MSF 4807: Applying Form for a VTS operator logbook, VTS Licence endorsement or VTS Licence revalidation.
Small commercial vessels must be registered, surveyed and inspected to meet UK safety laws - registering a boat, surveys and inspections
Complete form MSF 4257, for an oral examination leading to the issue of a certificate of competency (STCW) for master workboat less than 500 GT unlimited.
Application form for an IGF Certificate of Proficiency (MSF 4350).
Complete form MSF 4345, for an oral examination leading to the issue, conversion or upgrade of a certificate of competency for fishing deck officers.
Complete form MSF 4398, for (BML) paper endorsements for holders of alternative certification
Complete MSF 4299 for the replacement of a Certificate of Competency or GMDSS Certificate.
Complete form MSF 4260, to apply for an oral examination leading to the issue of a certificate of competency (STCW) for masters and deck officers of tugs.
This form is for persons affected by a ship's specification or designation to request a review
Complete form MSF 4742 to apply for a duplicate UK ship registration certificate.
MSF 4227: Use of this form is required for each ship over 500 gross tonnage (GT) joining the UK Ship Register.
MSF 4310 the requirements to gain an able seafarer deck certificate regulation II/5 are detailed in this application form.
Complete MSF 5547, when applying to Parts I and IV of the UK Ship Register for merchant and bareboat charter ships.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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