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MIN 643 (M) Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Short Course Approval Process Guidance

This MIN outlines further guidance on the requirements for MCA Approved Training Providers and Nautical Colleges under regulation I/6 and I/8 of the STCW Code.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 5 January 2023
• Last updated: 3 February 2025 — See all updates

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Marine Information Note 643 - Short Course Approval Process Guidance

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This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides guidance on the implementation, approval and ongoing monitoring of MCA Approved Training Providers and Nautical Colleges in the United Kingdom and Overseas under regulation I/6 and I/8 of the STCW Code.

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice should be read with MSN 1865 (M+F) Amendment 1) and replaces MIN 535 Amendment 1 on 10 January 2023.

This MIN has been extended to 30 April 2025.

Published 5 January 2023
Last updated 3 February 2025 + show all updates

1. 3 February 2025

   This MIN has been extended until 30.04.2025

2. 5 January 2023

   First published.