Guidance: MIN 655 Amendment 1 (M+F) new-style certificates for UK seafarers and those working onboard UK ships

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August 24, 2026 08:00

This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information on the format of STCW Certificates of Competency (CoC), GMDSS and Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency (FSE/CEC) issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), including sample images of existing and new certificates.

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Amendment 1 of this MIN specifically includes the updated format for the Electronic UK FSE.

This MIN also provides information on the current application process that seafarers should follow to obtain and revalidate certification from the MCA.

introduction and background to the certificates

the application process for those applying for a UK CoC requiring the submission of a training record book

the application process for those applying for a UK CoC

the application process for those applying for a UK FSE/CEC

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