Maritime Coastguard Agency
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Details Please email your application to deck@mcga.gov.uk for those holding Deck CoCs or engineering@mcga.gov.uk for those holding Engineering CoCs.
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Before completing this form, please ensure you have read MSN 1861 Amendment 1 and the guidance notes and instructions on pages 6 and 7.
The MCA is unable to provide a counter service. Published 17 April 2014
Last updated 11 January 2023
+show all updates 11 January 2023 This form now makes reference to MSN 1861 Amendment 1.
6 February 2021 New version of the form is available
16 April 2020 COVID-19 update (unable to accept applications by post)
13 March 2020 Updated version of form
12 November 2018 Application form updated with fee change.
18 May 2018 Application form updated
17 January 2018 Application form updated. Title Changed.
30 November 2017 Application form has been updated
17 April 2014 First published.