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How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for working Deck and Engineering Officers working on board merchant vessels and yachts.
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
List of administrations whose Certificate of Competency (CoC) are accepted towards issuing a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
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.
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鈥�
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
Guidance for non-UK qualified officers on how to apply for, or revalidate a Flag State Endorsement to work on UK-registered commercial vessels.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
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鈥�
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Masters, Skippers, Officers, Cadets, and those concerned with maritime training.
This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.
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.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for engineer officers and for seafarers who wish to obtain a marine engine operator鈥檚 licence (MEOL) or senior marine engine operator鈥檚 licence (SMEOL). It also i鈥�
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels. It also contains the requirements for the approval of training providers.
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