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Guidance on high speed craft training - course approval and certification
Amendment 1 provisions for continuation of a seafarer's entitlements in relation to payment of wages, if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
The written examination syllabuses for yacht Officers of the Watch.
The written examination syllabuses for Engineering Knowledge (EK).
The syllabuses for Large Yacht Helideck Safety Training are hosted on this page.
This guidance provides clarification of the MCA's Dyslexia Policy and considers up to date guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) while maintaining compliance with STCW requirements.
This notice recommends that a master or chief mate of large ships have adequate experience in unusual maneuvering characteristics.
Guidance on the required knowledge for the UKLAP Grade 2.
Information on how to apply for a UK fishing certificate of competence (CoC) for engineers.
Flag State Endorsements needed for officers serving on fishing vessels, and the responsibilities of owners and operators.
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
Guidelines for the MCA's Workshop Skills Training course.
This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.
Recommendations for voluntary short course appropriate to the manning and trading patterns of small vessels.
Information on port and navigation authorities’ local regulations and byelaws, and where to obtain further information on them.
Guidance for maritime security guards and their employers about the medical certificates needed for working at sea.
MIN 474 Training and certification: changes to International Association of Maritime Institutions officer of the watch written examinations.
Provides additional guidance on the government's support for maritime training scheme (SMarT).
Training guidelines for an essential part of the merchant shipping (musters, training and decision support system) regulations 1999.
The oral examination syllabuses for SV Engineers.
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