REVALIDATION PROCEDURE FOR U.K COC

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Below list of original documents  need to be sent for the revalidation:

 

1. Evidence of 12 months sea service within the last 5 years or 3 months in the last 6 months.

For this we require your Discharge Book or sea service testimonials. A company letter will be required if revalidating through the “Acceptable Occupation” route. You may revalidate any time before the expiry date of your CoC.

 

2. Current Certificate of Competency.

3. Valid Medical Certificate.

4. 2 passport sized photographs.

5. MCA approved NARAS/ NAEST or ECDIS training completed after 01 January 2005 – Deck only (if applicable)

6. GMDSS Book - Deck Only

7. MCA approved High Voltage Certificate – Engine Only (if applicable)

8. Fee of £46.00 (UK)/£56.00 (EU)/£66.00 (Rest of the world) (see application form - this includes courier fee for return of documents).

 

To revalidate your tanker endorsement you will need to submit evidence (testimonials) of at least 3months sea service on tankers for each type of endorsement.  The testimonials must state what type of cargo was being carried. If they do not state the cargo your CoC will be issued with a limitation. There is no extra fee for this.

 

If you apply to revalidate after 01/01/2017 you may be required to undertake refresher training. Please see below website link.

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/min-469-requirements-for-updating-training

 

It will take up to 14 days to revalidate your CoC. Please forward the application to the following address:

 

STC Branch

MCA

Spring Place

105 Commercial Road

Southampton

SO15 1EG

Uk

 

Please note that the revalidation application form and the marine guidance notes (MGN 494) can be found on UK  MCA website www.gov.uk/mca