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Yacht Master Category B ( up to 500 GT ) course duration: 174 hours ( lectures 88 h and exercises 86 h, practical navigation 46 h ) Course Yacht Master Category B is conducted in accordance to the requirements of article 55. of the Regulations of boats and yachts.

• SHIP CONSTRUCTION AND STABILITY
• SHIP MANEUVERING AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE
• SAFETY AT SEA
• METEOROLOGY
• MARITIME LAW
• MARITIME ENGLISH LANGUAGE

COURSE TARGET: At the end of the course, the B Class Commander (yachts up to 500 BT) will be trained to command and command yachts up to 500 BT for all purposes and in all navigation areas. Breeding validity: 5 (five) years The Brevet may be renewed after 5 years for the same period if the holder has at least twelve months of sailing as a Yacht Commander up to 500 BT and meets the prescribed health conditions, in particular visibility and hearing. Our Yacht Master Category B course is the next step up from the Category A course, designed for those looking to expand their sailing skills to operate larger vessels. The course duration is 120 hours, which includes 50 hours of lectures, 30 hours of exercises, and 40 hours of practical navigation. The course covers a wide range of advanced topics, including advanced navigation techniques, boat handling in various weather conditions, collision avoidance, and emergency procedures. You will also learn about international maritime regulations, marine pollution prevention, and safety management. Upon completion of the course, you will be qualified to command and operate yachts up to 500 gross tons for all purposes and in all areas of navigation. The certificate of the commander of a Category B yacht is valid for five years and can be renewed with a valid certificate of healthworthiness issued by an authorized physician. Our experienced instructors use a hands-on approach to learning, which includes simulator training and practical exercises. You will gain the skills and confidence you need to tackle any sailing challenge and achieve your sailing goals. Whether you’re an experienced sailor looking to take on new challenges or a novice sailor looking to build a strong foundation of knowledge, our Yacht Master Category B course is the perfect choice for sailors of all levels.

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Yacht Master Category B (Yacht up to 500 GT)

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Scope (Target audience) :  The course is conducted in accordance to the requirements of article 55. of the Regulations of boats and yachts (National gazette NN #27/2005)

Objective :  After successful completion of the course, the trainees will be competent to handle and command a yacht from 100 GT up to 500 GT regardless of purpose and navigation area.

Course content : 

• Navigation (sailing) and voyage planning
• Ship construction and stability
• Manoeuvring and COLREG
• Safety at sea
• Meteorology
• Maritime law
• Maritime English

Duration:  214 hours

Prerequisite : 

• At least 20 years of age
• Identification card or passport
• 1 passport size colored photo
• Medical exam issued by Occupational health practice in Republic of Croatia

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• MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF REPUBLIC OF CROATIA
• CROATIAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING

Note to client :  After successful completion of the course and examination at the Harbour Office candidates will receive a Certificate of Competency for Yacht Master Category B (yacht up to 500 GT) issued by the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia.

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Course Yacht Master Category B is conducted in accordance to the requirements of article 55. of the Regulations of boats and yachts.

I.  NAVIGATION

II.  SHIP CONSTRUCTION AND STABILITY

III.  SHIP MANEUVERING AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE

IV.  SAFETY AT SEA

V.  METEOROLOGY

VI.  MARITIME LAW

VII.  MARITIME ENGLISH LANGUAGE

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

After successful completion of the course Yacht Master Category B, the trainees will be more than competent to handle and command a yacht from up to 500 GT. Acquired license is unrestricted by the yacht purpose and navigation area.

COURSE DURATION:

Total of 174 hours

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MCA Officer of the Watch – Master (Code Vessels <200gt) OOW (Yachts <500gt)

Work towards your master (code vessels 200gt) oow (yachts <500gt).

This generic MCA certificate of competency allows seafarers to become a captain of any vessel less than 200gt.This includes work boats and wind farm support vessels.

• GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)

• Human Element, Leadership and Management (Operational Level)

Orals Preparation (Master< 200gt) OOW (Yachts less than 500gt)

Why the master 200gt, about the course.

Passing the Master 200gt will allow you to become the Captain on any vessel less than 200gt. This includes work boats and wind farm support vessels.

The Master (Code Vessels <200gt) Officer of the watch (Yachts <500gt) training covers two capacities:

• Limited (*not more than 150 miles from a safe haven)
• Unlimited (**unlimited area).

Before you can obtain the Master (Code Vessels <200gt), Officer of the watch (Yachts <500gt) Certificate of Competency (CoC) you must complete the relevant training modules along with the required MCA Ancillary courses to qualify to sit the Master (Code Vessels <200gt) Officer of the watch (Yachts <500gt) Certificate of Competency oral examination.

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• Orals Preparation Master (Code Vessels <200gt) Officer of the Watch (Yachts <500gt)

To qualify for the Master (Code Vessels <200gt) Officer of the Watch (Yachts <500gt) Certificate of Competency Oral examination, you will be required to hold the pass certificates from the training courses above and also meet the following entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Limited certificate*.

Master Officer of the Watch limited – not more than 150 miles from safe haven.

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have completed 6 months seagoing service while holding an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or IYT Master of Yachts Limited certificate
• An RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate and a certificate of successful completion of a Shorebased Yachtmaster Offshore course; or
• An IYT Master of Yachts Limited
• Hold a valid ENG1 (medical fitness certificate) or accepted equivalent
• STCW Basic Safety Training

Unlimited Certificate**

Master Officer of the Watch unlimited – no limit on area

• Have completed 6 months seagoing service while holding an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean or IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited certificate
• An RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate and a certificate of successful completion of a shorebased Yachtmaster Ocean course;  or
• An IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited

Please Note: The above entry requirements are not required to attend the training courses for Master (Code Vessels less than 200gt) Officer of the watch (Yachts less than 500gt). However they are required to apply for your Notice of Eligibility (NoE) and sit the final CoC Oral Examination. Full details can be found on the MCA Oral Examination Form MSF 4343 .

For full Training and Certification Guidance of the UK requirements of Deck Officers on Large Yachts (over 24m) please refer to  MSN 1858 .

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Master 200 GT: the gateway between the Yachtmaster and the Captain 200

Yachtmaster holders can, by using the Master 200 GT oral exam gateway, claim a visa recognition from France giving them the same prerogatives as a Captain 200 (french degree). 

The Yachtmaster is a British certificate, issued by the Royal Association Yachting (RYA).

The United Kingdom being a signatory to the STCW Convention, it can issue the title of Yachtmaster STCW Endorsed. In theory, if the Yachtmaster title is “STCW Endorsed”, the skipper will be able to obtain the benefit of the STCW titles recognition between signatory states of the STCW Convention, subject to obtaining a recognition visa or to the establishment of a bilateral recognition agreement between countries.

However, France (signatory of the STCW convention) does not recognize the “STCW Endorsed” Yachtmaster as such and therefore does not issue any visa recognition. Skippers who have it are, therefore, not allowed to sail on a boat waving the French flag. This can be a source of frustration for skippers who are denied employment opportunities.

To allow Yachtmaster holders to operate on French boats, they need to obtain a new certificate: the MCA Master 200 GT; which is recognized by France and can be subject to a visa recognition.

With a Yachtmaster, the Master 200 GT certificate is easily obtainable.

The Master 200 GT is the bridge between the Yachtmaster and the Captain 200 . Without a Master GT MCA, it is impossible to get a visa recognition from France.

1. What is the MCA Master 200 GT?

The Master 200 GT is an English STCW certificate recognized by France through the issuance of a visa recognition.

The MCA Master 200 GT is very similar to the Yachtmaster Offshore. Therefore, it can be used by skippers on vessels up to 200 GT or by watchkeeping officers on vessels up to 500 GT.

The Master 200 GT can be “Limited”, allowing use up to 150 Nm offshore, or “Unlimited” for use without distance limits.

Skippers must complete their diploma with a GMDSS certificate . This can be either a GMDSS ROC (Restricted Operator Certificate) which limits the activity in GMDSS Zone A1, or a GMDSS GOC (General Operator Certificate) which allows an unlimited use.

A number of prerequisites are required from the seaman who wishes to obtain this gateway, as follows.

2. Obtaining the complementary MCA Master 200 GT exam 

A. prerequisites to obtain this gateway.

First of all, to be able to use this bridge between the Yachtmaster and the Master 200 GT, some prerequisites are necessary:

• Be over 18 years old
• To have completed 6 months of sea service with a RYA Yachtmaster, or IYT Master of Yacht limited
• To hold an offshore RYA Yachtmaster or a commercially endorsed IYT Master of Yacht limited
• Have a valid ENG1 medical certificate
• Individual Survival Techniques (IST)
• Basic firefighting training
• Basic first aid (EM 1)
• Life safety and social responsibilities
• Operator certification: GMDSS ROC or GOC
• Have the HELM (Human Element, Leadership & Management) operational certificate
• Finally, pass the oral exam (see below for the content of the oral exam) of the MCA Master 200 GT. There is no MCA or RYA preparation course for the Master 200 oral exam. The program for the oral is: navigation, IRPCS, meteorology, cartography, business and MarPol law, Bridge procedures, etc.

In addition, candidates must complete a Notice of Eligibility (NoE) and send it to MCA. It is recommended that you allow at least 28 days before your file is processed. Oral examinations are held at the MCA offices.

B. Content of the Master 200 GT oral exam:

More specifically, and to put all the chances on your side, here is a summary of the content of the MCA Master 200 GT exam.

1. Plan and execute a passage (chart and navigation instructions, light lists, tide tables, radio warnings)

• Be familiar with the IMHA A and B buoyage system
• Identify and analyze the limitations and sources of error of electronic charts and navigation systems
• Know how to use Radar and ARPA (practical use, mode of operation, limitations and sources of error, including basic radar plotting techniques)
• Know the application of variation and deviation to convert true heading to compass heading, and understand the basic causes of variation and deviation
• Locate the ship’s position on the chart based on magnetic bearings and/or radar ranges, position by latitude and longitude
• Find the magnetic heading to steer and the ETA for a given destination given the starting position and recording speed
• Identify transits and chart trim marks to plan a safe approach to a port or anchorage
• State and explain the meaning of common chart symbols and abbreviations
• Know how to obtain and use weekly Notices to Mariners to correct charts
• Research high and low water times and predict heights and/or intermediate times for standard and secondary ports
• Find and predict tidal range and rate from charted tidal reference points, and tidal current atlases

2. Meteorology

• Know the sources of weather information
• Interprete weather forecasts, including knowledge of the characteristics of various weather conditions
• Use and interpret information obtained from on-board weather indications

3. Maintain a safe navigation watch

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the principles of marine navigation monitoring, including anchor monitoring; such as STCW Code A-VIII and ICS Bridge Procedures Guide
• Understand the use of bridge equipment including echo sounder and Navtex
• Be familiar with steering control systems, including autopilot and operation from manual to automatic control and vice versa
• Maintain navigation records
• Know the circumstances under which the captain should be called to the bridge
• Know the principles of handing over and relieving the bridge watch

4. International regulations for preventing collisions at sea (ColRegs)

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of ColRegs including the requirements: to proceed at a safe speed, keep an eye out for and recognize lights and shapes, and fog signals for all classes of vessels, recognize audible maneuvering signals and light signals. Recognize a developing collision situation by compass, radar or visual reference
• State the measures to be taken during the day and at night to avoid collisions. Describe precautions to be taken when navigating in or near areas of reduced visibility; evaluate the probability of a radar-only collision of a vessel and the steps to be taken to avoid a collision. Describe the requirements for navigating in or near traffic separation schemes. Describe the need to navigate in narrow channels
• Respond to emergencies, operational safety and pollution control

5. Distress signals and communication

• State the conditions under which distress signals may be used; understand the different types of distress signals, actions to be taken upon receipt, and obligations to assist
• Know the proper use of pyrotechnics, EPIRBS and SARTS, including the appropriate circumstances for their use
• Understand proper distress communication procedures, including the terms Mayday, PanPan and Safety messages
• Emergency communication with GMDSS regulations

6. Vessel manoeuvres

• Know the steps to prepare for departure, tasks before going to sea, docking, entering a dock, berthing alongside docks, piers or other vessels; stowing to buoys
• Know how to use and maintain mooring lines and associated equipment
• Know how to use the rudder, steer the ship, know the effects of propellers on the ship’s direction, the effects of wind and current, stopping, going astern and turning short
• Act in the event of a failure of the deck, telegraph or steering gear control, including emergency steering arrangements
• Know anchoring procedures
• Understand precautions to be taken when using winches and windlasses
• Understand the precautions to be taken when mooring and unmooring

7. Responses to emergencies

Be able to respond to emergencies by adapting the posture according to the different scenarios:

• Initial actions as follows: man overboard, collision, grounding, flooding or major mechanical damage, initial damage assessment and control, marine environmental protection
• Fire prevention, use and maintenance of firefighting apparatus, shutdown and isolation of facilities and equipment, evacuation and breathing apparatus, fire and safety plans
• Operation and maintenance of rescue apparatus and equipment, including immersion suits and thermal protection aids, pyrotechnics, and ammunition launching devices
• Launching of liferafts and rescue boats; proper rigging of liferaft hydrostatic release units
• Basic principles of survival

8. Pollution Prevention Requirements

• Know good pollution prevention practices in ports and at sea, as well as measures to be taken to prevent pollution during bunkering
• Know how to respond to pollution incidents in ports and at sea
• Know the basics of waste management and disposal of waste and oil residues

9. Vessel Navigability

• Understand the fundamentals of watertight integrity and closing all openings, including hatches, access hatches and watertight doors
• Understand the difference between good stability and poor stability, and recognize the warning signs of the latter
• Increasing and decreasing weights
• Low freeboard
• Clogged deck clearances and scuppers
• Loose tanks
• Preparing for weather, ensuring and maintaining watertightness

10. Business and Law

• Understand the content and application of the applicable codes, namely the “Small Vessel Commercial Code 1” and the Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY3) 2
• Be familiar with the Code of Safe Work Practices for Merchant Mariners 3, its content and practical application
• Know the requirements for drills and exercises, including fire, emergency and abandon ship drills
• Understand the legal requirement to insure a seaworthy vessel
• Know the basics of salvage laws
• Understand the requirements for safe manning, hours of work and watchkeeping
• Identify the circumstances under which a vessel requires a crew agreement

3. Ask for a visa recognition to work in France

Once the Master 200 GT is obtained, the holder can apply for a visa recognition from the competent authority.  

The visa recognition attests to the seaman’s competences to perform functions equivalent to his or her certificate in foreign countries.

A. How to apply for a visa recognition?

To obtain a visa recognition, you must put together a file with the following documents:

• The CERFA for visa application , duly completed and signed,
• A copy of your valid seaman’s certificates, approved by the administration of the country of issue (here the Master 200 GT), with the STCW reference of the title,
• A medical check-up, issued within the last 2 years by a doctor authorized by the country of issue of the certificate or by a French seamen’s doctor,
• An identity photo.

B. To whom should the application for a visa recognition be addressed?

The request for a visa recognition must be made by the seaman or the owner of the ship under the French flag on which the sailor, holder of the certificate concerned, is embarked.

This request should be sent to the “employment – maritime training” department of the DIRM (Direction InterRégionale de la Mer) of a DDTM (Direction Départementale des Territoires de la Mer) of the maritime coastline on which the vessel is operating (DIRM-Mediterranean, for example, if the vessel on which the sailor is embarked is operated in one of the departments of the Mediterranean coastline).

C. Working in France with a visa recognition

Once the application has been validated and the visa recognition obtained, the French authorities certify that the foreign title held by the seaman corresponds to an equivalent level of function in French regulations.

By issuing this visa, France authorizes the holder to work under the French flag for a limited period of 5 years. If the recognized title expires earlier, the visa recognition will also expire.

The renewal of the visa recognition must be explicitly requested.

Note 1: Obtaining a visa recognition does not entitle the holder to the issuance of the equivalent French title and the related rights under French law. (e.g.: obligation to hold a French title for access to higher education).

Note 2: Obtaining a visa recognition is not sufficient for a foreign sailor to be able to command a French vessel. For this specific function, the foreign sailor must also be evaluated by a national jury. This national jury, presided over by the DIRM in its “commercial” formation, will examine the officer’s knowledge of the French language and national maritime regulations.

In summary, to work in France or under the French flag, the holder of a Yachtmaster STCW Endorsed must:

✅ Obtain the Master 200 GT by validating the Master 200 GT oral exam ✅ Once the Master 200 GT is obtained, apply for a visa recognition from the competent authority. ✅ When the visa recognition is issued to the seaman, he can then practice for 5 years in France.

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This new STCW Master (Workboats) <500gt CoC was announced by the MCA at Seawork Exhibition 2013, after over 5 years of consultation with JPMA and the National Workboat Association. Full details are included in MGN 496 which was published on 27th June 2013.

There are several entry routes – if you have any of the below CoCs you may begin the relevant courses to achieve the Master (Workboats) <500gt CoC:

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NOTE: Updating Training for CoC applications- anyone serving on board ship, who holds any of the following certificates must, as of 1st January 2017, have documentary evidence of either completing the training course or updating training within the last 5 years:

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In all cases candidates are advised to undertake the courses in stages, i.e. OOW courses complete before moving onto Master level courses.

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Training module passes are valid for three years except for the workboat module, which is five years. The training module pass certificate must be in date at the time of issue of the CoC. As there are a large number of modules to undertake you are advised to obtain the MCA OOW (yachts <3000 GT) CoC where circumstances may preclude you from completing within the three year validity of the training modules. The OOW (yachts <3000 GT) modules are not then required to be presented for the Master (Workboat <500 GT) within the three year validity. You will be required to meet any sea time requirements regardless of the route you take.

Update to Electronic NoE application process & online oral exams

Requirements for the various entry routes:

Candidates with a Master (Code vessel <200 GT) CoC

To qualify for issue of Master Workboat <500 GT you must meet all of the following requirements:

a) Complete 36 months sea service in vessels of any size, including not less than 12 months sea service and 120 days watchkeeping service in vessels 15 metres or over in load line length, whilst holding a Master (Code vessel <200 GT). You must have completed 6 months sea service on a workboat of 15m or over in load line length. (NOTE: your 6 months service on board a workboat can be completed within the 12 months specified above, however this is not mandatory)

b) Have completed the approved Workboat Training Record Book

c) Hold the following additional certificates;

(OOW Level Courses)

GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)

Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSC&RB)(STCW A-VI/2-1) or Advanced Sea Survival for Yachtsmen certificate

Certificate of successful completion of ‘ Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) ’ training module and examination

Certificate of successful completion of ‘ General Ship Knowledge (OOW Yachts) ’ training module and examination

Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Certificate

(Chief Mate Level Courses)

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased certificate. (NOTE: not required if you hold a YM Ocean practical certificate issued before 31st July 2003. If you hold an IYT equivalent certificate the shorebased course is already included and is not a separate requirement)

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean CoC. (NOTE: If you hold a Yachtmaster Offshore or equivalent, you will be issued with Master Workboat less than 500GT Near Coastal. This certificate is for use in UK near coastal waters only)

Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/3)

Certificate of Proficiency in Medical First Aid (STCW A-VI/4-1)

(Master Level Courses)

Certificate of Proficiency for Person in Charge of Medical Care on Board Ship (STCW A-VI/4-2)

Certificate of successful completion of ‘Seamanship and Meteorology (Master Yachts)’ training module and examination

Certificate of successful completion of ‘Stability (Master Yachts)’ training module and examination

Certificate of successful completion of ‘ Business and Law (Master Yachts) ’ training module and examination

Certificate of successful completion of ‘Navigation, Radar and ARPA Simulator (Master Yachts)’ training module and examination

Human Element, Leadership and Management  (Management Level) Course

Certificate of successful completion of ‘ Workboat Operations (Master Workboats) ’ training module plus an examination pass certificate

(NOTE: because of the cross syllabus nature of this module and prior knowledge is assumed, it is recommended that the Stability and Seamanship modules are completed before attempting the Workboat Operations training module and exam.)

d) Pass the Master Workboat <500 GT oral examination

e) candidates who have not completed a MCA approved ECDIS course or a NARAS/NAEST course after 1st January 2005 will have their CoC endorsed:

‘Not for use on ECDIS equipped ships after 31 December 2016’.

Candidates with a United Kingdom OOW Unlimited CoC

a) Hold a United Kingdom OOW Unlimited CoC

b) Complete 12 months sea service whilst holding an OOW Unlimited CoC, including not less than 120 days watchkeeping service in vessels of 15m or over in loadline length. You must have completed 6 months sea service on a workboat of 15m or over in load line length. (NOTE: your 6 months service on board a workboat can be completed within the 12 months specified above, however this is not mandatory)

c) Have completed the approved Workboat Training Record Book

d) Hold the following additional certificates:

Certificate of successful completion of ‘ Business and Law (Master Yachts)’ training module and examination.

Certificate of successful completion of ‘ Workboat Operations (Master Workboats)’ training module plus an examination pass certificate

e) Pass the Master Workboat <500 GT oral examination

f) candidates who have not completed a MCA approved ECDIS course or a NARAS/NAEST course after 1st January 2005 will have their CoC endorsed:

Candidates with a United Kingdom OOW (Yachts <3000 GT) CoC

a) Hold a United Kingdom OOW (Yachts <3000 GT) CoC

b) Complete 12 months sea service since gaining OOW (Yachts <3000 GT), including not less than 120 days watchkeeping service in vessels of 15m or over in loadline length. You must have completed 6 months sea service on a workboat of 15m or over in load line length. (NOTE: your 6 months service on board a workboat can be completed within the 12 months specified above, however this is not mandatory)

d) Hold the following additional certificates;

Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Certificate (If not already completed when doing OOW)

Certificate of successful completion of ‘ Stability (Master Yachts)’ training module and examination

Certificate of successful completion of ‘ Business and Law (Master Yachts)’ training module and examination

f) Candidates who have not completed a MCA approved ECDIS course or a NARAS/NAEST course after 1st January 2005 will have their CoC endorsed:

‘Not for use on ECDIS equipped ships after 31 December 2016’

Candidates with a United Kingdom Master (Yachts <3000 GT) CoC

a) You must have completed 6 months sea service on a workboat of 15m or over in load line length.

d) Certificate of successful completion of ‘ Workboat Operations (Master Workboats)’ training module plus an examination pass certificate

Candidates with a United Kingdom Class 1 Fishing CoC

a) Hold a United Kingdom Class 1 Fishing CoC

b) Complete 6 months sea service in a workboat 15m or over in load line length including not less than 120 days watchkeeping service in vessels of 15m or over in load line length.

Four elements of STCW Basic Safety Training:

• Personal Survival Techniques (STCW A-VI/1-1)
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/1-2)
• Elementary First Aid (STCW A-VI/1-3)
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW A-VI/1-4)

Security Awareness Course (STCW A-VI/6-4)

Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (CPSC&RB) (STCW A-VI/2-1) or Advanced Sea Survival for Yachtsmen certificate

Certificate of Proficiency in Medical First Aid (STCW A-VI/4-1

Certificate of successful completion of ‘ Workboat Operations (Master Workboats)  training module plus an examination pass certificate

(NOTE: Because of the cross syllabus nature of this module and prior knowledge is assumed, it is recommended that the Stability and Seamanship modules are completed before attempting the ‘Workboat Operations (Master Workboats)’ training module and exam.)

JPMA offer most of the courses needed for this CoC, highlighted in blue on this page. We also offer oral preparation for the MCA Oral Examination, further info on this can be found here .

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Master 200/500 oral prep course.

Online Classes with a Tutor

Master 200 Course Details & Fees

The MCA Master 200 is a progression from RYA Yachtmaster Offshore/Ocean qualification and is needed to work on crew transfer vessels where it is required to have MCA STCW qualification. The qualification allows Masters to take charge of a vessel up to 200gt.

The Master 200 Certificate of Competence (CoC) can be limited or unlimited. Limited allows operation of up to 150nm from a Safe Haven and Unlimited allows worldwide use.

The Syllabus is a lot larger and more in depth than the RYA Yachtmaster. It is not possible to cover everything in 6 days so a lot of study is required prior to, during and after the course. Support will be provided throughout your study. The topics covered include;

Navigational Safety

Meteorology

Maintain a Safe Navigational Watch

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (ColRegs)

Response to Emergencies, Operational Safety and Pollution Control

Seaworthiness of Vessel, Stability

Business and Law

The full syllabus can be downloaded here

Prior Qualifications Required

Pre-Requisites for Master 200 Limited:

Minimum of 18 years old

Have completed 6 months’ seagoing service while holding an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or IYT Master of Yachts Limited certificate

Hold a valid ENG1 Medical

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence (Commercial Endorsed)

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Shorebased Certificate

4 x STCW Basic Safety Training Modules (Fire Fighting, PSSR, Elementary First Aid, Personal Survival Techniques)

A GMDSS Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC)

HELM Operational Certificate (Human Element Leadership & Management)

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Additional requirements for Master 200 Unlimited:

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence (Commercial Endorsed)

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Certificate

A GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)

Examination:

Candidates are required to complete a Notice of Eligibility (NoE) and send it off to the MCA. Allow at least 28 days for the MCA to process your NoE. Master 200 Oral Examinations are conducted online. 

Course Options

MCA Master 200 Oral Prep Course:  Is an online tutor led course, starting on the first Monday of each month. There are three sessions on the first Monday/Tuesday of the month, the second Monday/Tuesday of the month and the third Monday/Tuesday of the month. Included are, three one hour  mock oral exams with written feedback,  one months access to online course notes  - €950

One hour mock oral exam or an hour of additional tuition on a topic(s)   of your choice - €60 ​

Three one hour mock oral exams or three one hour sessions of additional tuition  on a topic(s) of your choice €170.

Master 500 Workboat Course Details & Fees

Master 500 Topics covered will be;

Passage planning including publications

Ship/Bridge procedures

Marine pollution

Col Regs  including radar & plotting

Taking over the watch

Emergency Procedures and much more...

Master 500 Examination:

Candidates are required to complete a Notice of Eligibility (NoE) and send it off to the MCA. Allow at least 28 days for the MCA to process your NoE. Master 500 Oral Examinations are conducted online. 

Master 500 course fees are €950

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Guidance on deck yacht certificate of competency NoE Requirements

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For All Applications

• Copy of passport, attested by a responsible person
• An attested passport photograph, cropped to 4:3
• College letter or Action Plan
• ENG1 or accepted equivalent
• 4 STCW basic safety training certificates: - Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1) - Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2) - Elementary First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/1-3) - Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (STCW Code A-VI/1-4)

Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OOW) Yachts, less than 3000 GT, Unlimited Area

• Be at least 19 years of age
• A minimum of 250 days’ seagoing service and
• Seagoing service;
• Stand-by service – A maximum of 14 consecutive days may be counted at one time, but on no occasion may a period of standby service exceed that of the previous voyage;
• Yard service – up to a maximum of 90 days continuously or in separate periods;
• Completion of an MCA Yacht Training Record Book (You may not be required to complete a if you can demonstrate 36 months’ actual seagoing service on vessels of at least 24 metres in load line length)

Master Yachts, less than 500 GT, Unlimited Area

• Hold an MCA OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, II/1, Certificate of Competency;
• While serving as a OOW Yachts, less than 3000 GT, II/1, have completed a minimum of 12 months’ onboard yacht service as a deck officer, including at least 120 days watchkeeping service, on vessels of 15 metres or over in load line length

Master Yachts, less than 3000 GT, Unlimited Area

• While serving as a OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, II/1, have completed a minimum of 24 months’ onboard yacht service as a Deck Officer, including at least 240 days watchkeeping service, completed on vessels of 15 metres or over in load line length and include; - 12 months on vessels of 24 metres or over in load line length, or - 6 months on vessels of 500 GT or more

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