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Use a standard shipping note for shipping non-dangerous goods overseas by either air or water.
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.
Use form C96 to declare the crew's effects.
Use form C94 to declare a ship's voyage and cargo.
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
Use form C95 to declare a ship's stores.
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).
Use form C98 to record the passengers on your voyage.
Complete form MSF 4735 to register a bareboat charter declaration with the Registry of Shipping and Seamen (RSS)
Application and reporting forms, with explanatory guidance, for making a training commitment for the tonnage tax scheme and for periodic review of that commitment.
Use this form to request approval for new third parties to be added to your open general trade control maritime anti-piracy licence (OGTCL MA-P) approval letter.
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