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  MCA Deck (Yacht)

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 Yacht Rating MGN 270

Yacht Rating Certificate covers both Navigational and Engineering watches.

• Minimum age 16

• Valid ENG 1 (or ML5 for vessels not exceeding 60 miles from safe haven)

• At least six (6) months yacht service including two (2) months sea service on vessels 15 metres and over in load line length

• STCW ‘95 Basic Safety Training A-VI (1-1 – 1-4)

• Complete Yacht Rating Training Book

Mariners shall be appropriately qualified as evidenced by holding an MCA Yacht Rating Certificate or an STCW compliant Navigational or Engine Room Watch Rating Certificate*. Holders of the following certificates are exempt from the Yacht Rating Training Record Book and may have the yacht service requirements reduced to two (2) months of sea service requirements as long as have completed the above detailed requirements:

• Watchleader Certificate together with a Competent Crew Certificate or

• Day Skipper Certificate together with a Competent Crew Certificate or

• Yacht Rating Course Completion Certificate

*See MGN 270 for other exemptions.
 

Yacht Rating Certificate covers both Navigational and Engineering watches.

The Transitional Arrangement ends on the June 2006. After this time the required ratings shall be appropriately qualified by holding an MCAYacht Rating Certificate or other MCA recognized equivalent qualification.

Existing yacht ratings who can demonstrate 18 months yacht service on vessels 15 metres and over and who have completed STCW Basic Safety Training A-VI (1-1 – 1-4) are exempted from completing the Yacht Ratings Training Record Book.

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 Optional 200 Ton Command Endorsement

 Master 200gt / Officer Of The Watch (Yacht)
 500gt MGN 195

Master of code vessels less than 200GT limited or unlimited area

Officer of the Watch (OOW) Yachts less than 500GT – unlimited area

Upgrading from Yachtmaster Offshore to a Master 200gt/ OOW Yacht 500gt:

The Master 200 ton will have an Offshore Mileage Limit of 150 miles from safe haven. The OOW (yacht) 500gt has Unlimited Area

• Valid UK Medical Fitness Certificate - ENG1

• Successful Completion of the MCA Recognised Yachtmaster Shore-based Theory Course* & Holding an MCA Recognised Yachtmaster Offshore CoC

• Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1-1 – A-VI/1-4)

• MCA GMDSS (ROC or GOC)

• MCA Oral Exam

* Not required where the CoC was issued before 31st July 2003

Note: You can remove the mileage limit by obtaining YM Oceans Course & CoC and MCA GMDSS GOC without further exam.

Prerequisite Experience Required:

• Ocean Passage as Skipper or Mate of the Watch

• Hold RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

• Practical (done either before or after class during a passage on your boat) Sights taken and passage planning notes during a 600nm voyage at sea for +96 hours, & +50 miles from land

• 6 day Shore-based Theory Program

• Oral Exam administered by an RYA Examiner

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Upgrading from Yachtmaster Oceans to a Master 200gt/OOW Yacht 500gt:

The Master 200 ton will have Unlimited Area. OOW (Yacht) 5oogt will have Unlimited Area.

• Valid UK Medical Fitness Certificate - ENG1

• Successful Completion of the MCA Recognised Yachtmaster Ocean Shore-based Theory Course* & Holding an MCA Recognised Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competency

• Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1-1 – A-VI1-4)

• MCA GMDSS GOC

• MCA Oral Exam

* Not required when the COC was issued before 31st July 2003

Additional Notes & General Provisions:

• Depending on the area of operation and/or flag state requirements, the Master may also be required to hold a certificate of Proficiency in Medical First Aid (A-VI/4-1) or Proficiency in Medical Care at Sea/Medical Pic refer to Small Commercial Code of Practice

• Holders of an OOW (Yachts, less than) 500gt Unlimited will not be considered qualified to serve as Chief Mate on vessels over 200gt in the unlimited area.

• Holders of an OOW (Yachts, less than) 3000gt and Chief Mate (Yachts, less than) 3000gt may wish to obtain the endorsement for Master (Code vessels, less than) 200gt. Holders of Yachtmaster Offshore will have a 150 mile limit from safe haven and holders of Yachtmaster Oceans will have an unlimited route.

• When operating a vessel under the Small Commercial Code of Practice, the Master (Code vessels, less than) 200 ton will also be limited to vessels of not more than 24 metres load line length.

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 Officer Of The Watch (Yacht) 3000gt MGN 195

Commercial and private yachts and sail training vessels less than 3000gt - unlimited area

• Minimum age 19

• Valid UK Medical Fitness Certificate - ENG1

• MCA Training Record Book

• Minimum 36 months service (over age 16) on vessels 15 metres or over in load line length.

• MCA approved Yachtmaster Offshore course and COC

• Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1-1 – A-VI/1-4)

• MCA Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (STCW A-VI/2-1) or MCA Advanced Sea Survival for Yachtsman (MGN 195 (M))

• MCA accepted GMDSS GOC

• MCA Navigation and Radar (OOW, Yacht)

• MCA General Ship’s Knowledge (OOW, Yacht)

•  MCA Oral Exam

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 Chief Mate (Yacht) 3000gt MGN 195

Commercial and private yachts and sail training vessels less than 3000gt – unlimited area

• OOW (Yachts, less than) 3000 certificate

• Valid UK Medical Fitness Certificate - ENG1

• MCA approved Yachtmaster Ocean – course and COC

• MCA Advanced Fire Fighting . (STCW A-VI/3)

• MCA Medical First Aid (STCW A-VI/4-1)

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 Master 500gt (Yacht) MGN 195

Commercial and Private yachts and sail training vessels less than 500gt – unlimited area

• Minimum 21 years old

• Valid UK Medical Fitness Certificate - ENG 1

• Meet minimum requirements for Chief Mate (Yachts, less than) 3000

• 12 months as Bridge Watchkeeper on vessels over 15 metres whilst holding an OOW (Yachts, less than) 3000

• MCA Proficiency for Persons in Charge of Medical Care on Board Ship (STCW A-VI/4-2)

• MCA Seamanship and Meteorology (Master, Yacht)

• MCA Stability (Master, Yacht)

• MCA Business and Law (Master, Yacht)

• MCA Navigation, ARPA and Radar Simulator (Master, Yacht)

• MCA Oral Exam

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 Master 3000gt (Yacht) MGN 195

Commercial & private operated yachts and sail training vessels less than 3000gt – unlimited area

• Minimum 23 years old

• Valid UK Medical Fitness Certificate - ENG1

• 24 months service as Bridge Watchkeeper on vessels over 15 metres whilst holding an OOW (Yachts, less than) 3000

• Above sea service and hold a Master (Yachts, less than) 500gt CoC OR meet the Master (Yachts, less than) 500gt sea service, education and training requirements

• Proficiency for Persons in Charge of Medical Care on Board Ship (STCW A-VI/4-2)

• MCA Oral Exam – unless upgrading from Master (Yachts, less than) 500gt

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