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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鈥�
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).
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.
Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2025 edition, outlines the updates reflected following the 2024 annual review.
This guide supplements the Port Marine Safety Code and contains guidance on issues relevant to the management of ports and other marine facilities.
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
Use this page to verify Certificates of Competency (CoC) and Flag State Endorsements (FSE) online.
List of administrations whose Certificate of Competency (CoC) are accepted towards issuing a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Guidance for non-UK qualified officers on how to apply for, or revalidate a Flag State Endorsement to work on UK-registered commercial 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�
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
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