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The oral examination syllabus for Master – Domestic Vessels Within a Specified Area – Less than 3000 GT (STCW II/3), previously known as Deck Syllabus H.
The oral examination syllabus for Master - Unlimited Tonnage - Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus G.
A pair of information sheets giving important information about fatigue, and guidance on managing it.
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations.
Information and syllabi for engineering fishing officers to apply for certification.
Information for a letter of initial assessment or college letter, so you can train for an engineer officer certificate of competence (CoC)
New standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.
Amendment 3 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
Details minimum level of training for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK domestic passenger ships of classes IV to VI (A).
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
Revised arrangements of the government’s financial support scheme for merchant navy training, (SMarT), from 1 August 2012 to 31 March 2015.
The written examination syllabuses for Chief Engineer (STCW III/2).
The written examination syllabuses for General Engineering Science (GES).
Information on the ENG 1 and ML5 medical examinations and certificates for fishermen.
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
Amendment 2 advises on the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Concerns the minimum training requirements for personnel nominated to assist passengers in emergency situations on ships.
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
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