Guidance

MSN 1867 Recognition of non-UK certification for issue of a FSE

Explains how to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 12 June 2015

This publication was withdrawn on 10 January 2023

This shipping notice has been replaced with MSN 1867 (M) - Amendment 1 - recognition of non-UK certification for the issue of a Flag State Endorsement.

Documents

MSN 1867 (M) Training and certification guidance: UK requirements for the recognition of non-UK certification leading to the issue of a Flag State Endorsement (FSE)

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Details

Training certification guidance: UK requirements for the recognition of non-UK certification leading to the issue of a Flag State Endorsement (FSE).

This merchant shipping notice (MSN) explains how to apply for a United Kingdom (UK) Flag State Endorsement (FSE) as set out in regulation 1/10 of the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW) convention, as amended.

Any officer working on board a UK-registered vessel who does not have a UK certificate of competency (CoC) must have a FSE. You can apply for a FSE if you have a CoC from an administration recognised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). You may have to provide additional evidence of competency, knowledge of English language and UK legal and administrative processes (UKLAP).

Notice to all owners, masters, officers, ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice replaces MGN 221 and MIN 340

Published 12 June 2015