Industry GuidanceMaster (Code Vessels <200gt)
OOW (Yachts <500gt)
Seafarers serving on UK Code Vessels (24m-3000gt) with MCA qualifications have found some overseas Administrations will not accept their qualifications.
This is usually due to there being no reference to STCW 95 on Yachtmaster certificates. The Master 200gt is designed as a bridging qualification between the RYA Yachtmaster / Yachtmaster Ocean and MCA Deck Officer Structure. Holders of Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean certificates may apply to upgrade on a voluntary basis.
Candidates can upgrade the following qualifications:
Yachtmaster Offshore to: STCW Master (Code vessels less than 200gt not more than 150 miles from a safe haven) / Officer of the Watch (Yacht less than 500gt).
Yachtmaster Ocean to: STCW Master (Code vessels less than 200gt unlimited area) / Officer of the Watch (Yacht less than 500gt).
