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MIN 524 Engineer officer small vessel Certificate of Competency

19 Nov 2022

The expiration date for this MIN has been extended to 31st December 2022, awaiting the publishing of the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022. No other information has been changed.

The notice details the requirements relating to the certification structure and examination and training requirements for engineer officers wanting to work on Fishing Vessels, Yachts, Tugs, Workboats, Standby, Seismic Survey, Oceanographic Research Vessels and Government Patrol Vessels.

Further information:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/min-524-mf-engineer-officer-small-vessel-certificate-of-competency?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c96ef2ab-31ea-4a31-b154-0359ca94b349&utm_content=daily