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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.
A collection of resources related to UK Seafarer Training, Examinations, Certification - including Certificates of Competency (CoCs) - and Careers.
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�
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
A report for your medical history and current health; lets your doctor decide on your fitness to work safely at sea.
Apply for a boatmasters' licence to run a passenger-carrying or non-passenger carrying commercial vessel - apply, replace, renew or upgrade your licence
MSF 4354: Application for UK GMDSS GOC, ROC, STCW Endorsement and Revalidation of STCW Endorsement
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�
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
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