To apply for a Safe Manning Document (SMD) for a Merchant vessel, please complete this application form and email this to safemanning@mcga.gov.uk including a copy of the SMD held by any sister ships on the UK Ship Register (if applicable).
for a large yacht SMD, please apply using form MSF 4208 instead
for a fishing SMD, please apply using form MSF 3902 instead
for a workboat/HSOSC SMD, please apply using form MSF 3914 instead
Published 17 April 2014 Last updated 11 January 2023 +show all updates
Minor form update - M notice links updated
Form updated to include Operating Company field; editable format