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A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness…
Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for working Deck and Engineering Officers working on board merchant vessels and yachts.
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
List of administrations whose Certificate of Competency (CoC) are accepted towards issuing a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
Use this page to verify Certificates of Competency (CoC) and Flag State Endorsements (FSE) online.
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
This MSN outlines the training and assessment requirements for masters and deck officers, equivalent arrangements for simulator time, and also requirements that training providers must meet for the purposes of approval by th…
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Guidance for non-UK qualified officers on how to apply for, or revalidate a Flag State Endorsement to work on UK-registered commercial vessels.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
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.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
This MIN provides information on the change to the format of STCW Certificates of Competency and Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency issued by the MCA, including sample images of the new certificat…
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
Guidance on gaining or revalidating an endorsement for a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System certificate for working at sea on UK vessels.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels. It also contains the requirements for the approval of training providers.
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