Engineering Officer Training

Certificates of competency or Marine Engine Operator Licences for service as an Engineer Officer on commercially and privately operated yachts and sail training vessels (MGN 156M)

The MCA's Code of Practice for Safety of Large Commercial Sailing Motor Vessels, published in 1997, requires that engineering personnel serving on yachts and sail training vessels of less than 3,000 gt should be qualified in accordance with the UK's current Training and Certification Regulations.

These apply to vessels of less than 3,000 gt and under 9,000 kW propulsion power. The qualifications are also required for privately operated yachts of a similar size that are not covered by the Code. The route to certification is structured to provide a continuing professional development.

Candidates meeting the requirements will be issued with an STCW 95 certificate of competence limited to service on yachts and sail training vessels, or for AEC and MEOL courses an MCA certificate. There are 6 Levels of qualification.