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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 gain a UK CoC for working Deck and Engineering Officers working on board merchant vessels and yachts.
Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).
Use this page to verify Certificates of Competency (CoC) and Flag State Endorsements (FSE) online.
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
List of administrations whose Certificate of Competency (CoC) are accepted towards issuing a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
Guidance for non-UK qualified officers on how to apply for, or revalidate a Flag State Endorsement to work on UK-registered commercial vessels.
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.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
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�
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�
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for engineer officers and for seafarers who wish to obtain a marine engine operator’s licence (MEOL) or senior marine engine operator’s licence (SMEOL). It also i�
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