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Complete the forms within MSF 5623, to apply for a new continuous synopsis record (CSR) or to make amendments to your CSR.
MSF 4364: This application form is for new entrants and is for those new to the Boatmasters' Licence system looking to gain a licence.
Complete form MSF 4741 to register changes to your ship's name or port of choice.
Complete form MSF 4744, to apply for the removal of a British ship from the UK Ship register.
Application form for an IGF Certificate of Proficiency (MSF 4350).
Complete form MSF 4742 to apply for a duplicate UK ship registration certificate.
Application form to become a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctor.
Complete form MSF 4743 to certify the building, moulding or fitting out of a ship.
Complete form MSF 4398, for (BML) paper endorsements for holders of alternative certification
MSF 4807: Applying Form for a VTS operator logbook, VTS Licence endorsement or VTS Licence revalidation.
MSF 4227: Use of this form is required for each ship over 500 gross tonnage (GT) joining the UK Ship Register.
Small commercial vessels must be registered, surveyed and inspected to meet UK safety laws - registering a boat, surveys and inspections
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 MSF 4299 for the replacement of a Certificate of Competency or GMDSS Certificate.
Complete form MSF 4345, for an oral examination leading to the issue, conversion or upgrade of a certificate of competency for fishing deck officers.
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 MSF 5547, when applying to Parts I and IV of the UK Ship Register for merchant and bareboat charter ships.
The recommended Maritime Labour Convention 2006-compliant model formats for setting out the outer cover, the list of crew and the list of young persons on board ship.
MSF 4390: Use this form if you've lost or had your boatmasters' licence (BML) stolen and you need to replace it.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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