Eligibility

Sea Time

• The qualifying yacht service must be performed in the engineering department and is reckoned from the date of engagement to the date of discharge
• At least 6 months of the qualifying yacht service must have been performed within the 5 years preceding the application.
• During the qualifying period there is a requirement to complete a period of actual sea time accumulated on a day by day basis. A day at sea is any day when the vessel leaves port or is already at sea.
• Must be at least 19 years. (18 for AEC  and MEOL) Sea service or industrial training under the age of 16 will not be considered.

Medical Fitness

• Hold and produce a valid medical fitness certificate (ENG1 Medical) issued by an approved medical practitioner (MSN 1760).

Proof of Sea Service

• Provide proof of your sea service by submitting documentation in any the following formats:
• Merchant Navy Discharge book
• Certificates of discharge
• PYA Service record book
• IYT log book
• RYA log book
• UKSA log book

Testimonials

Provide signed testimonials from Masters, Owners or Superintendents (An approved format is given in MGN 156 or from UKSA).

English Language

To be successful in the training modules a good understanding of written and spoken English is required. To be successful at MCA oral examination, you must communicate clearly and effectively in spoken English.

Certificate of Eligibility

Before attending any approved education, written or oral examination you must prove your eligibility to hold the certificate of competence. You do this by completing form MSF 4278 and submitting it together with proof of your sea time, experience, age, medical fitness, and a fee to the MCA who will issue a "certificate of eligibility".