STCW Endorsement Revalidation
In order to obtain an STCW endorsement revalidation you must return a completed STCW Application Form (MSF 4354 rev 02/11) together with the following documentation to the MCA:
- The original UK GMDSS General Operator's Certificate or GMDSS Restricted Operator's Certificate
- Valid Medical Fitness Certificate (ENG 1 or equivalent)
- Evidence from either your Discharge Book or Sea Service Testimonials to confirm one year sea service in the last five years
Note: You must submit the original GMDSS certificate. Photocopies of other documents are accepted, however they must have been attested to as being true copies of the original by a solicitor, issuing administration, Notary Public, or by an authorised MCA official.
The above documentation should be sent to:-Deck & GMDSS Section
Seafarer Training & Certification Branch
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
SOUTHAMPTON
SO15 1EG
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: +44 (0)23 8032 9231
e-mail: deck@mcga.gov.uk
web: http://www.mcga.gov.uk
There is no fee charged by the MCA for the issue of endorsements, but should you wish the endorsed certificate to be returned by courier, please include a payment of £20.00 to cover this together with a contact telephone number.
I don't have one year sea service in last five years
If you do not have the required one year in the last five years sea-time, you will be required to retake the UK GOC/ROC examination (as applicable), and if successful, will be issued with a Re-Examination Pass Letter from the National Administration Centre (NAC). A refresher course prior to the examination is at the discretion of the Regional Examination Centre (REC).
To obtain your STCW endorsement Revalidation, you must return a completed STCW Application Form (see link above) together with the following documentation to the MCA:
- The original UK GMDSS General Operator's Certificate or GMDSS Restricted Operator's Certificate
- Valid Medical Fitness Certificate (ENG 1 or equivalent)
- Re-Examination Pass Letter