Sail through your OOW Deck Qualifications with the PYA Deck - Yacht Qualifications Sail through your OOW Deck Qualifications with the PYA Encouraging continuing professional development

Deck - Yacht Qualifications Alison Houghton and Joey Meen …. Advise on how to prepare and apply for the OOW qualification needed to progress your career on Deck …………. Encouraging continuing professional development

2010 STCW updates Deck - Yacht Qualifications 2010 STCW Manila amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers, 1978. Encouraging continuing professional development

Deck - Yacht Qualifications   No CoC (Deckhands, Ratings, Assistant Engineers) MCA Master 200GT OOW (Yachts Less Than 3,000GT) Chief Mate (Yachts Less Than 3,000GT), Master (Yachts less than 500GT/3,000GT), MEOL,Y4 to Y1 Engineering CoCs STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) YES STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) (Advanced Sea Survival) PSC&RB restricted STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB) Only if the role on board requires the CoC holder to hold a Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FP&FF) STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) 2010 STCW Manila amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers, 1978. Encouraging continuing professional development

Note: Advanced Sea Survival now called Deck - Yacht Qualifications Note: Valid STCW qualifications this last 1st Jan 2017 Both Basic and Advanced (subject to CoC held) Revalidated every 5 years Always carry original documents on-board Advanced Sea Survival now called Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats other than fast rescue boats restricted: COC will carry a negative endorsement “Not for use on ships equipped with davit launched lifeboats” Encouraging continuing professional development

Deck - Yacht Qualifications Application for OOW MCA Notice of Eligibility leading to an OOW Certificate of Competency Certification Sea Service Application process Encouraging continuing professional development

Application process for MCA NoE leading to a CoC Deck - Yacht Qualifications Certification You can apply for the NoE for OOW (Y) and Master 200gt (Y) / Master 500gt (Y) without having completed ALL the modules Application is based on Sea Service and TRB (for OOW) For Master 3000gt (Y) ALL modules need to be completed before application The CoC will NOT be issued unless ALL certificates & documents are in-date and sighted at the time of CoC being issued. Application process for MCA NoE leading to a CoC Encouraging continuing professional development

Application process for MCA NoE leading to an OOW CoC Deck - Yacht Qualifications Certificate updates ECDIS: is now mandatory for issue of OOW (Y), Chief Mate (Y) and Master 500gt & 3000gt (Y) CoCs - Not required for Master 200 gt EDH: is required to have been completed 18 months before issue of an OOW (Y) CoC will be issued Application process for MCA NoE leading to an OOW CoC Encouraging continuing professional development

Deck - Yacht Qualifications Training Record Book The Training Record Book is part of the qualification requirements for Yacht Ratings and OOW (Y) candidates Exemption given to OOW (Y) candidates who have 1095 (36 months) actual days at sea on vessels over 24 meters All sections MUST be completed over a minimum of 12 months yacht service It must be presented to the examiner when you sit your oral examination Application process for MCA NoE leading to an OOW CoC Encouraging continuing professional development

guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Deck - Yacht Qualifications guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Ensure that the Officer / Master who signs your TRB has filled out section 6. Needs to have the details of the CoC held and position and sample signature Application process for MCA NoE leading to an OOW CoC Encouraging continuing professional development

guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Deck - Yacht Qualifications guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Ensure that you have filled out each day at sea from the start of your TRB in section 8. Remember to total up each page….. And check against the days of service declared on your testimonial !!! Application process for MCA NoE leading to a CoC Encouraging continuing professional development

guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Deck - Yacht Qualifications guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Ensure that the Captain (master) has given you some encouragement and completed the inspection page on section 9 Application process for MCA NoE leading to an OOW CoC Encouraging continuing professional development

guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Deck - Yacht Qualifications guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Ensure that you have complete a Yacht Particulars page for EACH yacht you have entered on your TRB. Not required for every yacht you have worked on – just the ones entered in your TRB. Application process for MCA NoE leading to an OOW CoC Encouraging continuing professional development

guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Deck - Yacht Qualifications guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Ensure that you fill out both requests 1) Your Muster Station 2) your emergency duties Application process for MCA NoE leading to an OOW CoC Encouraging continuing professional development

guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Deck - Yacht Qualifications guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Yes you DO need to complete the Yacht Rating Section – even if you already hold the Yachtmaster CoC. Exempt if you already hold the Yacht Rating Certificate. Application process for MCA NoE leading to an OOW CoC Encouraging continuing professional development

guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Deck - Yacht Qualifications guide on how to complete your TRB, do’s and don’ts: Become familiar with all the tasks and assessments. Make notes as you go – its YOUR workbook and needs to be used in that way. Some tasks might not be relevant to your vessel – BUT you MUST research and enter something in each section. Exemption from “sailing section” if you are not on a “Sailing Yacht” Application process for MCA NoE leading to an OOW CoC Encouraging continuing professional development

Application process for MCA NoE leading to an OOW CoC Deck - Yacht Qualifications Self Assessing the TRB !! You can self assess the TRB if you are signed on as the Captain on a vessel, and hold a valid CoC – such as Yachtmaster Offshore or Master 200gt. You will need to get a letter from the Owner or Managing company confirming your employed position on-board. You will need to provide a statement to say you are the most qualified crew member on-board. Application process for MCA NoE leading to an OOW CoC Encouraging continuing professional development

Application process for MCA NoE leading to a CoC Deck - Yacht Qualifications Application form: MSF 4343 For application for an Oral exam leading to the issue of a Certificate of Competency (STCW) for Masters, Chief Mates and Deck Officers on Commercially and Privately Operated Yachts Application process for MCA NoE leading to a CoC Encouraging continuing professional development

Application process for MCA NoE leading to a CoC Deck - Yacht Qualifications Application form: MSF 4343 Tips: Ensure your have put the correct return address Ensure your Sea Service pages reflect the details in your Service Book / Seaman’s Discharge book Ensure you sign the application form (inside the box!) Ensure you get the right person to counter sign the form and your photos! Ensure you send the NoE application by international courier Application process for MCA NoE leading to a CoC Encouraging continuing professional development

Deck - Yacht Qualifications “M” notices to know…… Merchant Shipping Notices, Guidance Notices and Information Notices: Relevant to the Deck department On-board ships of less than 3,000 gt • Chief Mate (STCW Reg II/2) • Master (STCW Reg II/2) MSN 1858 – UK Requirements for Master & Deck Officers on Large Yachts (over 24 meters) MSN 1856 – Training & Certification guidance for Master & Deck Officers (unlimited) MSN 1865 – Certificate Guidance for Emergency, Occupational Safety, Security, Medical Care and Survival Functions MSN 1861 – Revalidation of COC MSN 1815 – Medical Certificates accepted as equivalent to ENG1 MIN 520 – Updating Ancillary Training and Safety Training MGN 270 – Yacht Ratings Certificates for Service on Commercial & Private Yachts Encouraging continuing professional development

Be prepared Training: Deck - Yacht Qualifications know what the prerequisites are before joining a course Do you know which courses to take and in what order Get the best out the course with a lot of pre-course study!! Don’t rush the exam route Carefully plan your training investment Be exam ready and prepare Timing of courses and exams and expectations from MCA Encouraging continuing professional development

Be prepared SEA SERVICE Deck - Yacht Qualifications Be prepared SEA SERVICE (MIN) 543 Sea Service Verification on Large Yachts Any Sea Service you want the MCA to consider towards a CoC or revalidation should be verified through the PYA SRB. The PYA Service Record Book is the MCA’s preferred method of recording Sea Service. Encouraging continuing professional development

Application process for MCA NoE leading to a Yacht Rating Certificate Deck - Yacht Qualifications MSN 1815 Yacht Rating Overview Yacht Rating certificates will allow you to work on yachts of less than 3000GT. To qualify for your certificate: Completed the STCW basic safety training Completed at least 6 months approved sea service or 2 months sea service if you’ve completed an MCA-accepted yacht training programme Completed the YR TRB Hold a valid medical fitness certificate ENG1 or a recognised non UK equivalent. Application process for MCA NoE leading to a Yacht Rating Certificate Encouraging continuing professional development

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