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Deck - Yacht Qualifications

Sail through your OOW Deck Qualifications

with the PYA

Encouraging continuing professional development


Alison Houghton and Joey Meen

…. Advise on how to prepare and apply for the OOW qualification needed to progress your career on Deck ………….



2010 STCW

updates


2010 STCW Manila amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers, 1978.



2010 STCW Manila amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers, 1978.

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 YES YES

STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB)

YES YES

(Advanced Sea Survival) PSC&RB restricted

YES YES

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) YES YES YES

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) YES



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”


Application for OOW MCA Notice of Eligibility

leading to an OOW Certificate of Competency

Certification

Sea Service

Application process



Application process for MCA NoE leading to a CoC

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.


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


Certificate updates

Application process for MCA NoE leading to an OOW CoC


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 examinationApplication process for MCA NoE leading

to an OOW CoC



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

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 !!!





Ensure that the Captain (master) has given you some encouragement and completed the inspection page on section 9





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.





Ensure that you fill out both requests1) Your Muster Station2) your emergency duties





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.





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”





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.

Self Assessing the TRB !!




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 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



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


“M” notices to know……Merchant Shipping Notices, Guidance Notices and Information Notices:

Relevant to the Deck departmentOn-board ships of less than 3,000 gt • Chief Mate (STCW Reg II/2) • Master (STCW Reg II/2)



Training:

• 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

Be prepared



SEA SERVICE(MIN) 543 Sea Service Verification on Large Yachts

Be prepared

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.



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

MSN 1815

https://www.gov.uk/seafarer-medical-certificates

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/msn-1815-countries-that-can-issue-eng-1-equivalents


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