Master (Code Vessels less than 200gt) Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 500gt)

Passing Master 200gt will allow you to become the captain on any vessel less than 200gt. This includes work boats and wind farm support vessels.

The Master (Code Vessels less than 200gt) Officer of the watch (Yachts less than 500gt) training covers two capacities: limited (*not more than 150 miles from safe haven) and unlimited (**unlimited area). On satisfying the pre-requisites the Master (Code Vessels less than 200gt) Officer of the watch (Yachts less than 500gt) consists of several different training modules which need to be completed before attending an Orals Examination.

Why UKSA?

• All food and accommodation is included in the price, so there are no hidden extras or surprises once you get here. We don’t think you’ll find better value for money any where else!
• All training takes place on our site in Cowes, so you won’t spend time going back and forth between different locations
• We are not just 9 to 5: we’re open around the clock. We have some evening seminars and you’ll be able to use the facilities to study once lessons are over.
• There’s a great social aspect to training at UKSA: all our students eat on-site, there’s a lively bar with regular events and a very convivial atmosphere.

Pre-requisites:

• RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore with Commercial Endorsement (Limited*) or RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean with Commercial Endorsement (Unlimited**)
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased (Limited*) or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased (Unlimited**)
• STCW Basic Training
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention (STCW A-VI/1-2)
  • Elementary First Aid (STCW A-VI/1-3)
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW A-VI/1-4)

Required Training for Master (Code Vessels less than 200gt) Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 500gt):

GMDSS Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC)

GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)

Human Element, Leadership and Management (Operational)

Orals Preparation Master (Code Vessels less than 200gt) Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 500gt)