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The MCA Professional Yachting Qualification Structure

The following tables show the MCA professional yachting qualification structures. For further advice please e.mail us at info@ima-yachtmaster.com

Important Note:
All efforts have been made by us to assure that the following information given is accurate, true and correct.
However due to the complexity of the professional qualification structures, we would strongly advise that the information we give is used for guidance purposes only, and for each particular personal case this information should be checked with the MCA in the United Kingdom for any possible changes or mistakes...... www.mcga.gov.uk

How To Qualify.

(Direct link to....... What Can I Professionally Command ?)

Qualification.	Approval type.	Entry Qualification Requirement.	Qualification Course & Examination Requirements.	Sea-Time Requirement.
IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons (Coastal)	Individual. 1. Main Flag & Registry Approved. 1.1 MCA -Maritime & Coastguard Agency, UK. 1.2 USCG -United States Coast Guard. 1.3 DCMNR -Irish Department of Marine. 1.4 NZCG -New Zealand Coast Guard. 1.5 LRPT -Lebanese Department of Transport. 2. Secondary Flag & Registry Approved. 2.1 The Cayman Islands. 2.2 The Marshall Islands. 2.3 The Isle of Man. 2.4 The Channel Islands. 2.5 Gibraltar. 2.6 The Bahamas. 2.7 The Virgin Islands -UK. 2.9 The Virgin Islands -USA. 2.9 Government of Western Australia.	None.	IYT Coastal Theory & Practical. Undertake course & pass 2x examinations. IYT Coastal Oral (pass of.) P.S.T. Personal Survival Techniques. (S.T.C.W.'95 Code A-VI/1-1.) F.P. Fire Prevention. (S.T.C.W.'95 Code A-VI/1-2) F.A. First Aid & CPR. (S.T.C.W.'95 Code A-VI/1-3) P.S.S.R. Personal Safety & Social Responsibility. (S.T.C.W.'95 Code A-VI/1-4) VHF DSC Restricted operators radio licence.	25 days (24 hours) at sea. 800 Nm. 2 days (24 hours) as watch leader or captain/skipper. 12 hours on watch at night underway.
IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons (Offshore)	Individual. 1. Main Flag & Registry Approved. 1.1 MCA -Maritime & Coastguard Agency, UK. 1.2 USCG -United States Coast Guard. 1.3 DCMNR -Irish Department of Marine. 1.4 NZCG -New Zealand Coast Guard. 1.5 LRPT -Lebanese Department of Transport. 2. Secondary Flag & Registry Approved. 2.1 The Cayman Islands. 2.2 The Marshall Islands. 2.3 The Isle of Man. 2.4 The Channel Islands. 2.5 Gibraltar. 2.6 The Bahamas. 2.7 The Virgin Islands -UK. 2.9 The Virgin Islands -USA. 2.9 Government of Western Australia.	Optional but recommended IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons (Coastal), pending experience, sea time & knowledge.	IYT Offshore Theory. Undertake course & pass 4x examinations. IYT Offshore Practical. Undertake course & pass 1x examination. IYT Offshore Oral (pass of.) P.S.T. Personal Survival Techniques. (S.T.C.W.'95 Code A-VI/1-1.) F.P. Fire Prevention. (S.T.C.W.'95 Code A-VI/1-2) F.A. First Aid & CPR. (S.T.C.W.'95 Code A-VI/1-3) P.S.S.R. Personal Safety & Social Responsibility. (S.T.C.W.'95 Code A-VI/1-4) VHF DSC Restricted operators radio licence.	50 days (24 hours) at sea. 3000 Nm, of which 2000 Nm have to be of coastal. 5 passages with rhumb lines of over 60 Nm, two of the passages have to be as captain or watch keeper. 2 days (24 hours) as watch leader or captain/skipper. 12 hours on watch at night underway.
Master (Yacht) 200GT (Limited)	Globally Recognised All Flags. Full S.T.C.W.´95 Restricted Type. (S.T.C.W.´95 Reg.II/2.)	IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons (Offshore)	G.M.D.S.S. -R.O.C. Global Marine Distress Signalling System, General Operators Certificate (MCA approved.). IYT Master of Yachts General Knowledge Course. Covering the following subjects at a basic level; 1. Maintaining a safe navigational watch. 2. Pollution prevention. 3. Seaworthiness of the ship. 4. Business & law. MCA Oral Examination. (pass of).
IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons (Ocean)	Individual. 1. Main Flag & Registry Approved. 1.1 MCA -Maritime & Coastguard Agency, UK. 1.2 USCG -United States Coast Guard. 1.3 DCMNR -Irish Department of Marine. 1.4 NZCG -New Zealand Coast Guard. 1.5 LRPT -Lebanese Department of Transport. 2. Secondary Flag & Registry Approved. 2.1 The Cayman Islands. 2.2 The Marshall Islands. 2.3 The Isle of Man. 2.4 The Channel Islands. 2.5 Gibraltar. 2.6 The Bahamas. 2.7 The Virgin Islands -UK. 2.9 The Virgin Islands -USA. 2.9 Government of Western Australia.	IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons (Offshore)	IYT Ocean Theory. Undertake course & pass 3x examinations. IYT Ocean Oral (pass of.) P.S.T. Personal Survival Techniques. (S.T.C.W. '95 Code A-VI/1-1) F.P. Fire Prevention. (S.T.C.W. '95 Code A-VI/1-2) F.A. First Aid & CPR. (S.T.C.W. '95 Code A-VI/1-3) P.S.S.R. Personal Safety & Social Responsibility. (STCW '95 Code A- VI/1-4) VHF DSC Restricted operators radio licence.	An non-stop qualifying ocean passage of at least 600 Nm, of which 400 Nm has to be at least 150Nm from land. During the ocean passage, you must have acted as captain, skipper or watch keeper. And also you had taken a full part in the navigation and passage making decisions.
Master (Yacht) 200GT (Un-Limited)	Globally Recognised All Flags. Full S.T.C.W.´95 Restricted Type. (S.T.C.W.´95 Reg.II/2.)	IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons (Ocean)	G.M.D.S.S. -G.O.C. Global Marine Distress Signalling System, General Operators Certificate (MCA approved.). IYT Master of Yachts General Knowledge Course. Covering the following subjects at a basic level; 1. Maintaining a safe navigational watch. 2. Pollution prevention. 3. Seaworthiness of the ship. 4. Business & law. MCA Oral Examination. (pass of).
OOW-Officer of the Watch (Yacht)	Globally Recognised All Flags. Full S.T.C.W.´95 Restricted Type. (S.T.C.W.´95 Reg.II/2.)	IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons (Offshore)	C.P.S.C. & R.B. Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats. (STCW A-VI/2-1) OR..... Sea Survival Course for Yachtsman Certificate. (MCA approved.) G.M.D.S.S. -G.O.C. Global Marine Distress Signalling System, General Operators Certificate (MCA approved.). Navigation & Radar (OOW). Course completion certification (MCA approved). General Ship Knowledge (OOW). Course completion certification (MCA approved). MCA Training Book. (completion of.) MCA Oral Examination. (pass of).	36 months sea time in vessels over 15 metres or over in load line length.
Chief Mate (Yacht)	Globally Recognised All Flags. Full S.T.C.W.´95 Restricted Type. (S.T.C.W.´95 Reg.II/2.)	IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons (Ocean) And... OOW (Yacht) Officer of the Watch (Yacht).	A.F.F. Advanced Fire Fighting. (S.T.C.W.'95 A-VI/3) P.M.F.A. Proficiency in Medical First Aid. (S.T.C.W.'95 A-VI/4-1)
Master (Yacht) 500GT	Globally Recognised All Flags. Full S.T.C.W.´95 Restricted Type. (S.T.C.W.´95 Reg.II/2.)	OOW (Yacht) Officer of the Watch (Yacht). And.... Chief Mate (Yacht)	P.M.C.S. Proficiency for persons in charge of Medical Care on board Ship. (S.T.C.W.'95 A-VI/4-2) Master Yacht Seamanship and Meteorology.. (MCA approved course.) Master Yacht Stability. (MCA approved course.) Master Yacht Business and Law. (MCA approved course.) Master Yacht Navigation, ARPA and Radar Simulator. (MCA approved course.) MCA Oral Examination. (pass of.)	12 months sea time as a Bridge watchkeeper on vessels 15 metres or over in loadline length, whilst holding at least OOW (Yacht) (S.T.C.W.'95 Reg.II/2)
Master (Yacht) 3000GT	Globally Recognised All Flags. Full S.T.C.W.´95 Restricted Type. (S.T.C.W.´95 Reg.II/2.)	Master (Yacht) 500GT	P.M.C.S. Proficiency for persons in charge of Medical Care on board Ship (valid current certificate, requires re-training every 5 years). (S.T.C.W.'95 A-VI/4-2) MCA Oral Examination. (pass of.)	24 months sea time as a Bridge watchkeeper on vessels 15 metres or over in loadline length, whilst holding at least OOW (Yacht) (S.T.C.W.'95 Reg.II/2)

What Can I Professionally Command ?

The following tables are for all power and sail yachts under 3000GT, but EXCLUDE square rigged sail vessels.

Instructions to use these tables.

1. Look up length of vessel.

2. Is the vessel UNDER 24 metres loadline length?

3. If under 24 metres loadline length, refer to "Table 1".

4. If over 24 metres, use "Tables 2-4".

5. Now look up the yacht´s intended maximum operating distance from a safe haven.

Notes to these tables.

The command position held aboard by a person holding an qualification is generally affected by....
the yacht´s length, the yacht´s gross tonneage, the yacht´s intended maximum operating distance from a safe haven.
In addition, the following can also have affect....
the flag registry rules, the useage of the yacht, the insurance company requirements and the demands by the actual owners.
Finally and above all, the persons sea-time, experience, knowledge and personal references.
There you have the run down!

Table 1.
For yachts under 24 metres loadline length.

Max.op.dist. from a safe haven. 0 - 60Nm	Max.op.dist. from a safe haven. 61 - 150Nm	Max.op.dist. from a safe haven. 151Nm +
Master/Captain IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Coastal)	Master/Captain IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Offshore) or.... Master (Yacht) 200GT (Limited)	Master/Captain IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Ocean) or.... Master (Yacht) 200GT (Un-Limited)
Chief Mate/Bosun -	Chief Mate/Bosun IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Coastal)	Chief Mate/Bosun IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Offshore) or.... Master (Yacht) 200GT (Limited)

Table 2.
For yachts over 24 metres loadline length and under 200GT.

Max.op.dist. from a safe haven. 0 - 60Nm	Max.op.dist. from a safe haven. 61 - 150Nm	Max.op.dist. from a safe haven. 151Nm +
Master IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Offshore) or.... Master (Yacht) 200GT (Limited)	Master IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Offshore) or.... Master (Yacht) 200GT (Limited)	Master IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Ocean) or.... Master (Yacht) 200GT (Un-Limited)
Chief Mate IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Coastal)	Chief Mate IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Coastal)	Chief Mate IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Offshore) or.... Master (Yacht) 200GT (Limited)

Table 3.
For yachts over 24 metres loadline length and over 201GT, under 500GT.

Max.op.dist. from a safe haven. 0 - 60Nm	Max.op.dist. from a safe haven. 61 - 150Nm	Max.op.dist. from a safe haven. 151Nm +
Master Master (Yacht) 500GT	Master Master (Yacht) 500GT	Master Master (Yacht) 500GT
Chief Mate IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Coastal) or.... IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Offshore) or.... Master (Yacht) 200GT (Limited)	Chief Mate IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Offshore) or.... Master (Yacht) 200GT (Limited) or.... OOW (Yacht)	Chief Mate OOW (Yacht) or.... Chief Mate (Yacht)
Officer of the Watch IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Coastal)	Officer of the Watch IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Offshore) or.... Master (Yacht) 200GT (Limited)	Officer of the Watch IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Offshore) or.... Master (Yacht) 200GT (Limited)

Table 4.
For yachts over 24 metres loadline length and over 501GT, under 3000GT.

Max.op.dist. from a safe haven. 0 - 60Nm	Max.op.dist. from a safe haven. 61 - 150Nm	Max.op.dist. from a safe haven. 151Nm +
Master Master (Yacht) 3000GT	Master Master (Yacht) 3000GT	Master Master (Yacht) 3000GT
Chief Mate OOW (Yacht) or.... Chief Mate (Yacht)	Chief Mate Chief Mate (Yacht) or.... Master (Yacht) 500GT	Chief Mate Chief Mate (Yacht) or.... Master (Yacht) 500GT
Officer of the Watch IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Offshore) or.... Master (Yacht) 200GT (Limited) or.... OOW (Yacht)	Officer of the Watch IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Offshore) or.... Master (Yacht) 200GT (Limited) or.... OOW (Yacht)	Officer of the Watch OOW (Yacht) or.... Chief Mate (Yacht)