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The application process, nominating form and recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.
The document attached MSF 4367, is the official record of your training, which enables you to gain a Boatmasters' Licence (BML)
Complete form MSF 4260, to apply for an oral examination leading to the issue of a certificate of competency (STCW) for masters and deck officers of tugs.
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.
MSF 4284 the requirements to gain an able seafarer engine certificate regulation III/5 are detailed in this application form.
Complete form MSF 4398, for (BML) paper endorsements for holders of alternative certification
Application form to become a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctor.
MSF 4807: Applying Form for a VTS operator logbook, VTS Licence endorsement or VTS Licence revalidation.
Complete MSF 4391 to apply for a replacement or update to a certificate of proficiency (CoP) or to apply for a certificate of proficiency in Polar Waters
Information about the special training required by ratings and officers who work on tankers, passenger ships and high-speed craft
MSF 4258 provides an alternative route for the revalidation of a certificate of competency.
This document MSF 4366, is the official record of your work activities and experience which enable you to hold a Boatmasters' Licence (BML).
MSF 3901: application to remove limitations such as ECDIS, Davit lifeboat and High Voltage.
Complete form MSF 4737 when registering a mortgage deed with the Registry of Shipping and Seamen (RSS).
Complete form MSF 4735 to register a bareboat charter declaration with the Registry of Shipping and Seamen (RSS)
Complete form MSF 4380, to apply for a certificate of competency, for a compass adjuster.
Complete form MSF 4736 to notify the Register of Shipping and Seamen (RSS) about a mortgage deed when registering a ship.
Complete form MSF 4399, to apply for a (BML) exemption certificate tier 2 level 2 boatmasters’ licence
MSF 4390: Use this form if you've lost or had your boatmasters' licence (BML) stolen and you need to replace it.
Form to be completed providing new Company Security Officers (CSO) contact details or notifying us of any change of details
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