Maritime & Coastguard Agency

The Maritime and Coatguard Agency (MCA) are responsible for ensuring the safety of all seafarers onboard vessels in UK waters.

The MCA are Committed to preventing loss of life, continuously improving maritime safety, and protecting the marine environment: Safer Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas. 


Check out their website for more information or click on the blue text below and you will be directed to the relevant page on the MCA website.

Training & Certification

View a comprehensive of MCA training and certification application forms and relevant guidance notes, you can even check the progress of an existing application.  

You can check the validity of a CoC / CeC or apply to renew your ticket.


Seafarer Health & Safety Publications

Click the link to view or download the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen (2010 Consolidated)