1. Sail through your OOW Deck Qualifications with the PYA
Deck - Yacht Qualifications
Sail through your OOW Deck Qualifications with the PYA
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2. 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 ………….
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3. 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.
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4. 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.
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5. 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”
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6. Deck - Yacht Qualifications
Application for OOW MCA Notice of Eligibility leading to an OOW Certificate of Competency
Certification
Sea Service
Application process
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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
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11. 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 !!!
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12. 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
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13. 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.
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14. 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
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15. 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.
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16. 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”
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17. 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.
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18. 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
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19. 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
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20. 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
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21. 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
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22. 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.
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23. 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
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24. Q & A’s Deck - Yacht Qualifications
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