Enrolment Standards: Hold one of the following recognized qualifications: - A recognized Certificate of Competency as Chief Mate on yachts less than 3000 GT (STCW Regulation II/2) or
- A recognized Certificate of Competency as Master on yachts less than 500 GT (STCW Regulation II/2) or
- A recognized Certificate of Competency attesting a higher capacity than those mentioned above.
Requirements to be eligible for a certificate of competency as Master on yachts less than 3000 GT As a minimum the individual must: Have accumulated either: ➢ A total of 24 months of approved seagoing service: • 24 months as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels not less than 24 m LOA or 80 GT in length whilst holding a certificate of competency as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on yachts less than 3000 GT or a higher qualification, of which, at least *3 months in the capacity of Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels over 500 GT. ➢ A total of 15 months of approved seagoing service: • 12 months as Chief Mate on vessels not less than 24 m LOA or 80 GT whilst holding a certificate of competency as Chief Mate on yachts less than 3000 GT or as Master on yachts less than 500 GT or a higher qualification; and *3 months in the capacity of Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch or Chief Mate on vessels over 500 GT, whilst holding a certificate of competency as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on yachts less than 3000 GT or higher. ➢A total of 12 months of approved seagoing service: • 12 months as Chief Officer on vessels over 500 GT whilst holding a certificate of competency as Chief Mate on yachts less than 3000 GT or Master on yachts less than 500 GT or a higher qualification. ➢ A total of 15 months of approved seagoing service: • 12 months as Master on yachts not less than 24 m LOA or 80 GT whilst holding a certificate of competency as Master on yachts less than 500 GT; and • *3 months in the capacity of Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch or Chief Mate on vessels over 500 GT, whilst holding a certificate as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch less than 3000 GT or higher. *Seagoing service shall be accumulated within 5 years preceding the submission of an application for the issue of a certificate of competency as Master on yachts less than 3000 GT. Submit documentary evidence of valid related mandatory underlying training: • Basic Safety Training • Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats • Advanced Fire Fighting • Medical Care On Board Ships • RADAR / ARPA Management Level • GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate • Use of Leadership and Managerial Skills • ECDIS | 