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The oral examination syllabuses for yacht Deck Officers.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
The written examination syllabuses for yacht Masters.
This notice provides information on the safe use and operation of power operated watertight doors on ships.
This MSN outlines the requirements and how to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
Amendments to MSN 1858 yacht requirements to gain an exemption from completing the training record book
This MIN outlines the alternative route to have qualifications assessed by an MCA-approved nautical college for entry onto UK Engineering Officer of the Watch training programme.
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
How to obtain the manual which gives medical guidance for (non-doctors) working on board a ship. The 23rd edition, is the most up-to-date and complete.
Amendment 1 explains current alcohol limits for seafarers, set by the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping convention 1978 as amended (STCW).
This MIN details a new route for applicants looking to gain an UK OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, unlimited area, II/1 Certificate of Competency.
Information describing the system to gain certificates to master workboats less than 500 GT operating in the unlimited area.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
STCW 95 provides for CoC combining deck, engineer and radio competencies to be issued under regulation VII/1 – alternative certification.
Details the new requirements for experience prior to examination for a certificate of competency as a compass adjuster.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's small vessel competency examinations.
Notification that the vocational qualification (VQ) route to certification is being introduced.
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