As of May 12th, 2025, UK GMDSS is managed solely by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). AMERC is no longer the appointed authority for any UK GMDSS services.

On behalf of all of us at AMERC, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us and worked with us for the last 25+ years

Please read MIN 716 (M+F) Amendment 1 for full MCA guidance on changes to GMDSS processes, and contact the MCA directly for all enquiries relating to GMDSS as below:

• Enquiries relating to centre approvals; examiners; audit processes; examinations --> stc.courses@mcga.gov.uk
• Individual candidates’ enquiries (GMDSS certificates; STCW endorsements; replacements; conversions etc. --> gmdss@mcga.gov.uk

AMERC can no longer conduct any business operations, and is in the process of closing as a registered charity. Although the Executive Committee still exists in a caretaker capacity to facilitate the charity’s shutdown, the charity is effectively “dormant” until full and final closure. (estimated: June 2026)

The Executive Committee are unable to action any enquiries from approved centres, examiners, candidates etc relating to the MCA’s GMDSS operations. These must be directed to the MCA as per the above. (Please do not copy in any previous AMERC email addresses/personnel to MCA emails, as this may breach MCA GDPR regulations)

• From 31st May, the amercsecretary@gmail.com email address will no longer be actively monitored. Any enquiries relating to AMERC governance should be emailed to amercexecutive@gmail.com
• For AMERC accounts payable/receivable, please email amerctreasurer@gmail.com
• If you are interested in being part of a new network for GMDSS professionals, please contact claire.amerc@gmail.com

Please do not post ANY physical documents to AMERC. We are no longer at our old address in Kendal. Contact amercexecutive@gmail.com for further instructions.