This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.

Updates to this page

1 November 2026 Updated information on AB Deck certificates, which are now to be submitted to the Registry of Shipping and Seamen rather than Local Marine Offices.

Updated information on AB Deck certificates, which are now to be submitted to the Registry of Shipping and Seamen rather than Local Marine Offices.

19 December 2022 First published.

Documents

MSN 1862 (M) - Amendment 1 - UK Requirements for Deck Ratings

Details

Please use note that section 5.2 of this Notice is no longer current.

Applications for AB Deck CoPs should be made electronically to seafarers.registry@mcga.gov.uk.

More information can be found in the application form MSF 4310.

This Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) sets out and explains the regulatory requirements regarding the implementation of training elements applicable under Chapter II/4 and II/5 of the Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code, leading to Certificates of Proficiency (CoP) under regulations 17 and 19 in the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022. It outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining Deck Ratings CoP and an Able Seafarer’s Deck CoP.

Notice to all owners, masters, officers, ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice replaced MSN 1862 on 10 January 2023.

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