M200 COC REQUIREMENTS
⚠️ Please see MSN 1858 (Amendment 1) for guidance.
REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN YOUR MASTER YACHTS, LESS THAN 200GT
Two types - Which one are you?
❶ Requirements to obtain a Master, II/2, Code Vessels less than 200 GT, not more than 150 miles from safe haven, Officer of the Watch Yachts, less than 500 GT, Certificate of Competency:
Safe haven: A safe haven is harbour or shelter of any kind, which affords safe entry and protection from the force of weather.
To qualify for the issue of this Certificate of Competency you must meet the following requirements:
(a) Be at least 18 years of age;
(b) While holding an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or IYT Master of Yachts Limited certificate have completed 6 months’ seagoing service;
For a detailed explanation - Please see my blog - “Sea Service & Days at Sea”
(c) Hold either:
• RYA Yachtmaster offshore certificate and a certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Offshore course*; or
• IYT Master of Yachts Limited;
(d) Hold the applicable ancillary course certificates as listed in section 5; See below
(e) Hold a valid ENG1 (medical fitness certificate) or accepted equivalent; and
(f) Pass the MCA Master (code vessels less than 200 GT) oral examination. THIS IS WHERE I HELP 😉
*Note: Not required if the candidate holds a Yachtmaster Offshore certificate issued before 31 July 2003. Candidates will be required to present documentary evidence of onboard yacht service and seagoing service when applying for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE).
The 150 miles from safe haven limitation may be removed from your Certificate of Competency upon presentation of:
• A valid GMDSS certificate issued by the UK or an administration recognised by the MCA; and
• either:
o An RYA shore-based Yachtmaster Ocean course and Yachtmaster Ocean certificate; or
o An IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited.
Applications for this upgrade should be made to the MCA.
OR
❷ Requirements to obtain a Master, II/2, Code Vessels less than 200 GT, Unlimited Area and Officer of the Watch Yachts, less than 500 GT, Unlimited Area, Certificate of Competency:
To qualify for the issue of this Certificate of Competency you must meet the following requirements:
(a) Be at least 18 years of age;
(b) While holding an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean or IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited certificate have completed 6 months’ seagoing service;
For a detailed explanation - Please see my blog - “Sea Service & Days at Sea”
(c) Hold either:
• An RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate and a certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Ocean course*; or
• An IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited;
(d) Hold the applicable ancillary certificates listed in section 5
(e) Hold a valid ENG1 (medical fitness certificate) or accepted equivalent;
(f) Pass the MCA Master (code vessels less than 200 GT) oral examination. THIS IS WHERE I HELP 😉
*Note: Not required if the candidate holds an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate issued before 31 July 2003.
Candidates will be required to present documentary evidence of onboard yacht service and seagoing service when applying for a notice of eligibility (NOE).
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