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How to apply for a replacement Flag State Endorsement

Complete application form MSF 3900 to apply for a replacement Flag State Endorsement (Certificate of Equivalent Competency).

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MSF 3900

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This form should be used when a current valid Flag State Endorsement (FSE) has been lost/stolen and you require an exact replacement of that FSE.

If your FSE was stolen, you must report it to the Police.

To apply for a replacement FSE, please email your completed application to: fse@mcga.gov.uk

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Updates to this page

Published 12 November 2018
Last updated 22 December 2023 + show all updates
  1. Important information added to the payment section.

  2. Updated replacement FSE form (main change: GovPay payment links)

  3. New version of the form available

  4. Fee amended to £74 (UK), £94 (EU) and £104 (RoW).

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

  6. Updated version of form.

  7. First published.

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