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MCA Deck (Yacht)
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 Deck and Safety Modules are taught in
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Yacht Rating MGN 270
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 Yacht Rating Certificate covers both
Navigational and Engineering watches.
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Minimum age 16
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Valid ENG 1 (or ML5 for vessels not exceeding 60
miles from safe haven)
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At least six (6) months yacht service including two
(2) months sea service on vessels 15 metres and over in load line
length
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STCW ‘95 Basic Safety Training A-VI (1-1 – 1-4)
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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:
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Watchleader Certificate together with a Competent
Crew Certificate or
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Day Skipper Certificate together with a Competent
Crew Certificate or
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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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Yachtmaster Offshore
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Yachtmaster Oceans
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Optional 200 Ton Command Endorsement
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Master 200gt / Officer Of The Watch (Yacht)
500gt MGN 195 |
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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
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Valid UK Medical Fitness Certificate - ENG1
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Successful Completion of the MCA Recognised Yachtmaster Shore-based Theory Course* & Holding an MCA Recognised Yachtmaster Offshore CoC
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Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1-1 – A-VI/1-4)
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MCA GMDSS (ROC or GOC)
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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:
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Ocean Passage as Skipper or Mate of the Watch
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Hold RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
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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
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6 day Shore-based Theory Program
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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.
* Not required when the COC was issued before 31st July 2003
Additional Notes & General Provisions:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Commercial and private yachts and sail training vessels less than 3000gt - unlimited area
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Chief Mate (Yacht) 3000gt MGN 195
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Commercial and private yachts and
sail training vessels less than 3000gt – unlimited area
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Master 500gt (Yacht) MGN 195
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Commercial and Private yachts and
sail training vessels less than 500gt – unlimited area
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Master 3000gt (Yacht) MGN 195
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 Commercial & private operated yachts
and sail training vessels less than 3000gt – unlimited area
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