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Vessels and shipping agents should use the CERS workbook to provide the information needed to the port authority.
Information about the special training required by ratings and officers who work on tankers, passenger ships and high-speed craft
Anyone in charge of a ship must monitor traffic at sea and report any accidents or incidents
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
MSF 4365: Use this form if you already have a boatmasters' licence and you would like to revalidate it.
Complete form MSF 4398, for (BML) paper endorsements for holders of alternative certification
Complete MSF 4900, to apply for an oral examination leading to the issue of a small vessel engineer officer (SVE) certificate of competency.
Small commercial vessels must be registered, surveyed and inspected to meet UK safety laws - registering a boat, surveys and inspections
Ship owners' form for electronic email applications to MCA for certification of evidence of bunker, tanker or passenger liability insurance.
The application process, nominating form and recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.
Application form for an IGF Certificate of Proficiency (MSF 4350).
Find out what you need to do when hiring crew to work on a ship or yacht - qualifications, certificates of competency, crew agreements and crew lists
Complete form MSF 4741 to register changes to your ship's name or port of choice.
This document MSF 4366, is the official record of your work activities and experience which enable you to hold a Boatmasters' Licence (BML).
Complete form MSF 4742 to apply for a duplicate UK ship registration certificate.
MSF 4310 the requirements to gain an able seafarer deck certificate regulation II/5 are detailed in this application form.
MSF 4390: Use this form if you've lost or had your boatmasters' licence (BML) stolen and you need to replace it.
Complete form MSF 4743 to certify the building, moulding or fitting out of a ship.
Complete form MSF 4257, for an oral examination leading to the issue of a certificate of competency (STCW) for master workboat less than 500 GT unlimited.
Complete form MSF 4345, for an oral examination leading to the issue, conversion or upgrade of a certificate of competency for fishing deck officers.
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