Master (Code Vessels<200gt)
OOW (Yachts<500gt)
Seafarers serving on UK Code Vessels with MCA qualifications have found some overseas Administrations will not accept their qualifications. This is usually due to no reference to STCW on the certificate. 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 150miles 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).
Master 200gt Limited/OOW 500gt
Training towards
Master (Code vessels less than 200gt not more than 150miles from a safe haven) / Officer of the Watch (Yacht less than 500gt).
Duration
10 days
Course information
10 days preparation including a weekend self study for MCA orals examination. The course will include: all aspects of navigational safety with emphasis on collision regulations; operational safety and responses to emergencies; pollution control and aspects of Master Business and Law.
Certification
STCW Master (Code vessels less than 200gt not more than 150miles from a safe haven) / Officer of the Watch (Yacht less than 500gt).
Examination and assessment
MCA Master (Code vessels less than 200gt) oral examination.
Pre-entry requirements
Yachtmaster Offshore shore-based and MCA recognised Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competency, Basic training, GMDSS restricted operators certificate
Master 200gt Unlimited/OOW 500gt Unlimited
Training towards
Master (Code vessels less than 200gt unlimited area) / Officer of the Watch (Yacht less than 500gt).
Duration
10 days
Course information
10 days preparation including a weekend self study for MCA orals examination. The course will include: all aspects of navigational safety with emphasis on collision regulations; operational safety and responses to emergencies; pollution control and aspects of Master Business and Law.
Certification
STCW Master (Code vessels less than 200gt unlimited area) / Officer of the Watch (Yacht less than 500gt).
Examination and assessment
MCA Master (Code vessels less than 200gt) oral examination.
Pre-entry requirements
Yachtmaster Ocean, Yachtmaster Ocean shore-based and MCA recognised Yachtmaster Ocean certificate of competency, Basic training, GMDSS general operators certificate.