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How to apply to replace your STCW certificate

Complete MSF 4299 for the replacement of a Certificate of Competency or GMDSS Certificate.

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Please email your application to deck@mcga.gov.uk if you hold a Deck CoC or engineering@mcga.gov.uk if you hold an Engineering CoC.

For lost GMDSS certificates, please email your application to gmdss@mcga.gov.uk.

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Updates to this page

Published 17 April 2014
Last updated 22 May 2025 show all updates
  1. Application form reformatted for easier email applications. GMDSS Certificates added.

  2. Important information added to the payment section.

  3. New version of the form available.

  4. COVID-19 update (unable to accept applications by post)

  5. Updated version of form

  6. Removed reference to CEC as this now has a stand alone form.

  7. Application form updated with fee changes.

  8. Application form updated

  9. Application form updated

  10. Application form has been updated

  11. Updated to include ECDIS / HV limitation removal

  12. First published.

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