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How to apply for a certificate of proficiency

Complete MSF 4391 to apply for a replacement or update to a certificate of proficiency (CoP) or to apply for a certificate of proficiency in Polar Waters

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
17 April 2014
Last updated
22 December 2023 — See all updates

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Application for a Certificate of Proficiency (MSF 4391)

Ref: Rev 12/23

PDF, 178 KB, 3 pages

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This form is to be used to apply to the MCA for a replacement Certificate of Proficiency, an updated Certificate of Proficiency, or to apply for a new Certificate of Proficiency for vessels operating in Polar Waters under the Polar Code.

Please email your completed application to deck@mcga.gov.uk. Further information can be found within the application form.

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Updates to this page

Published 17 April 2014
Last updated 22 December 2023 + show all updates

  1. Important information added to the payment section.

  2. Updated form to revision 07/23. This has included the removal of COVID-19 guidance.

  3. COVID-19 update (unable to accept applications by post)

  4. Updated version of form

  5. Updated form to include Polar Code CoP for Polar Waters

  6. Application form updated with fee change.

  7. Application form updated

  8. Application form has been updated

  9. Title and summary change

  10. First published.

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