It is a 5 day course.
The course has the aim to examine in depth the topics in the MCA Oral Examination Syllabus (MSN 1858 (M+F) annex A)
Therefore, we strongly suggest to study all topics inside the above indicated syllabus, before attending the course, especially the following subjects in “ Navigational Safety:
Maintain a Safe Navigational Watch;
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea;
Plan and conduct a passage Including Chartwork and Position Determination.
Moreover, we will offer you for free a 1 day online meeting Lecturer/Students for 5 weeks between the end of the course to the Oral Examination week, for
monitoring and supporting the students during their personal studying.
It is a 5 day course, compulsory to get the MCA Master yachts, less than 500 GT, unlimited area, regulation II/2 COC.
The topics in the five sections, deal with seamanship, navigation and passage plan, meteorology, SOLAS and MARPOL, safety management and the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 90% in order to access the IAMI written examination.
It is a 5 day course.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 90% for the issuing of the course completion certificate.
The EDH course forms part of the education and training required to obtain a UK yacht Certificate of Competency. The EDH course provides an understanding of safe working practices with regard to seamanship, cargo work, anchor procedures, pilot ladders and means of access, shipboard organisation and associated topics.
Further information about the course requirements can be found in MSN 1862.
Note: before an EDH certificate can be issued, a minimum of 6 months’ seagoing service in vessels of 15m or more is required.
After 01 January 2017, this certificate must have been issued at least 18 months prior to the issue of your Certificate of Competency.
It is a 3 day course.
The HELM course forms part of the education and training required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency. HELM aims to provide you with the leadership and managerial skills required by STCW Manila 2010 Code.
Note: Seafarers planning to obtain a Chief Mate, II/2, (yachts less than 3000 GT) Certificate of Competency at the same time as applying for an OOW, II/2, (yachts less than 3000 GT) Certificate of Competency will be required to complete both HELM operational and HELM management courses.
It is a 5 day course, compulsory to get the MCA Master yachts, less than 500 GT, unlimited area, regulation II/2 COC.
The topics in the three sections, deal with legal framework, safety management and contracts and marine insurance.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 90% in order to access the IAMI written examination.
It is a 5 day course.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 90% for the issuing of the course completion certificate.
Starting from the beginning of 2022 to use AEC qualification on a vessel a Seafarer will be required to hold AEC1 and AEC2 Completion Certificates. AEC qualification is now in two parts, AEC = AEC1 + AEC2.
Please note the following for AEC requirements.
1. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for chief engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 1500 kW power operating within 60 miles from a safe haven.
2. An AEC (AEC1+ AEC2) plus engine manufacturer course holder qualifies for chief engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 3000 kW power yacht operating within 60 miles from a safe haven.
3. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for an assistant engineer position on a yacht of less than 500 GT and less than 3000 kW power or less than 500 GT and less than 6000 kW power operating within 60 miles from a safe.
4. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for an assistant engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 3000 kW power operating within 150 miles from a safe haven.
The AEC Qualification (AEC1 + AEC2) is a prerequisite to obtaining a Marine Engine Operators License (MEOL) for yachts. This qualification can be used on small yachts as per section 15 of the MSN 1859 (M+F).
The AEC is not STCW Certificate.
While the MCA recognises this qualification for use on yachts in areas specified in section 15 of MSN 1859, it cannot guarantee recognition internationally.
If you hold either of these certificates you should check the certification requirements of the local Port State Control Administration prior to entering their jurisdiction.
It is a 5 day course, compulsory to get the MCA Master yachts, less than 500 GT, unlimited area, regulation II/2 COC.
The topics in the four sections, deal with basic principles, list and related problems, curves of statical stability, loll, dry docking and longitudinal stability.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 90% in order to access the IAMI written examination.
t is a 5 day course.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 90% for the issuing of the course completion certificate.
Starting from the beginning of 2022 to use AEC qualification on a vessel a Seafarer will be required to hold AEC1 and AEC2 Completion Certificates. AEC qualification is now in two parts, AEC = AEC1 + AEC2.
Please note the following for AEC requirements.
1. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for chief engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 1500 kW power operating within 60 miles from a safe haven.
2. An AEC (AEC1+ AEC2) plus engine manufacturer course holder qualifies for chief engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 3000 kW power yacht operating within 60 miles from a safe haven.
3. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for an assistant engineer position on a yacht of less than 500 GT and less than 3000 kW power or less than 500 GT and less than 6000 kW power operating within 60 miles from a safe.
4. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for an assistant engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 3000 kW power operating within 150 miles from a safe haven.
The AEC Qualification (AEC1 + AEC2) is a prerequisite to obtaining a Marine Engine Operators License (MEOL) for yachts. This qualification can be used on small yachts as per section 15 of the MSN 1859 (M+F).
The AEC is not STCW Certificate.
While the MCA recognises this qualification for use on yachts in areas specified in section 15 of MSN 1859, it cannot guarantee recognition internationally.
If you hold either of these certificates you should check the certification requirements of the local Port State Control Administration prior to entering their jurisdiction.
It is a 5 day course.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 90% for the issuing of the course completion certificate.
The EDH course forms part of the education and training required to obtain a UK yacht Certificate of Competency. The EDH course provides an understanding of safe working practices with regard to seamanship, cargo work, anchor procedures, pilot ladders and means of access, shipboard organisation and associated topics.
Further information about the course requirements can be found in MSN 1862.
Note: before an EDH certificate can be issued, a minimum of 6 months’ seagoing service in vessels of 15m or more is required.
After 01 January 2017, this certificate must have been issued at least 18 months prior to the issue of your Certificate of Competency.
t is a 5 day course.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 90% for the issuing of the course completion certificate.
Starting from the beginning of 2022 to use AEC qualification on a vessel a Seafarer will be required to hold AEC1 and AEC2 Completion Certificates. AEC qualification is now in two parts, AEC = AEC1 + AEC2.
Please note the following for AEC requirements.
1. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for chief engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 1500 kW power operating within 60 miles from a safe haven.
2. An AEC (AEC1+ AEC2) plus engine manufacturer course holder qualifies for chief engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 3000 kW power yacht operating within 60 miles from a safe haven.
3. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for an assistant engineer position on a yacht of less than 500 GT and less than 3000 kW power or less than 500 GT and less than 6000 kW power operating within 60 miles from a safe.
4. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for an assistant engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 3000 kW power operating within 150 miles from a safe haven.
The AEC Qualification (AEC1 + AEC2) is a prerequisite to obtaining a Marine Engine Operators License (MEOL) for yachts. This qualification can be used on small yachts as per section 15 of the MSN 1859 (M+F).
The AEC is not STCW Certificate.
While the MCA recognises this qualification for use on yachts in areas specified in section 15 of MSN 1859, it cannot guarantee recognition internationally.
If you hold either of these certificates you should check the certification requirements of the local Port State Control Administration prior to entering their jurisdiction.
It is a 3 day course.
The HELM course forms part of the education and training required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency. HELM aims to provide you with the leadership and managerial skills required by STCW Manila 2010 Code.
Note: Seafarers planning to obtain a Chief Mate, II/2, (yachts less than 3000 GT) Certificate of Competency at the same time as applying for an OOW, II/2, (yachts less than 3000 GT) Certificate of Competency will be required to complete both HELM operational and HELM management courses.
It is a 5 day course.
The course has the aim to examine in depth the topics in the MCA Oral Examination Syllabus (MSN 1858 (M+F) annex A)
Therefore, we strongly suggest to study all topics inside the above indicated syllabus, before attending the course, especially the following subjects in “ Navigational Safety:
Maintain a Safe Navigational Watch;
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea;
Plan and conduct a passage Including Chartwork and Position Determination.
Moreover, we will offer you for free a 1 day online meeting Lecturer/Students for 5 weeks between the end of the course to the Oral Examination week, for
monitoring and supporting the students during their personal studying.
It is a 5 day course.
A basic knowledge of Meteorology, Stability and Construction is strongly suggested before attending the course.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 90% in order to access the IAMI written examination.
It is a 5 day course
The HELM course forms part of the education and training required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency. HELM aims to provide you with the leadership and managerial skills required by STCW Manila 2010 Code.
Note: Seafarers planning to obtain a Chief Mate, II/2, (yachts less than 3000 GT) Certificate of Competency at the same time as applying for an OOW, II/2, (yachts less than 3000 GT) Certificate of Competency will be required to complete both HELM operational and HELM management courses.
Preparation Course for Celestial Navigation (Master Yacht) exam
Viareggio
Places available
26 February 2024
Preparation Course for Celestial Navigation (Master Yacht) exam
Viareggio
26 February 2024
Places available
It is a 5 day course of study for the exam “ Celestial Navigation “ that is compulsory to get the MCA Master yachts, less than 500 GT, unlimited area, regulation II/2 COC.
The topics are: determining the compass error by celestial observation, fixing position by observation of celestial bodies, determining latitude by celestial observation.
The aim is to ensure that candidates for Chief Mate and Master are able to fix the ships’ position and determine compass error using celestial observations.
Note: Use and care of the sextant and the methods of calculating and correcting errors will be examined during the oral examination.
It is a 5 day course.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 90% for the issuing of the course completion certificate.
Starting from the beginning of 2022 to use AEC qualification on a vessel a Seafarer will be required to hold AEC1 and AEC2 Completion Certificates. AEC qualification is now in two parts, AEC = AEC1 + AEC2.
Please note the following for AEC requirements.
1. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for chief engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 1500 kW power operating within 60 miles from a safe haven.
2. An AEC (AEC1+ AEC2) plus engine manufacturer course holder qualifies for chief engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 3000 kW power yacht operating within 60 miles from a safe haven.
3. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for an assistant engineer position on a yacht of less than 500 GT and less than 3000 kW power or less than 500 GT and less than 6000 kW power operating within 60 miles from a safe.
4. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for an assistant engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 3000 kW power operating within 150 miles from a safe haven.
The AEC Qualification (AEC1 + AEC2) is a prerequisite to obtaining a Marine Engine Operators License (MEOL) for yachts. This qualification can be used on small yachts as per section 15 of the MSN 1859 (M+F).
The AEC is not STCW Certificate.
While the MCA recognises this qualification for use on yachts in areas specified in section 15 of MSN 1859, it cannot guarantee recognition internationally.
If you hold either of these certificates you should check the certification requirements of the local Port State Control Administration prior to entering their jurisdiction.
t is a 5 day course.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 90% for the issuing of the course completion certificate.
Starting from the beginning of 2022 to use AEC qualification on a vessel a Seafarer will be required to hold AEC1 and AEC2 Completion Certificates. AEC qualification is now in two parts, AEC = AEC1 + AEC2.
Please note the following for AEC requirements.
1. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for chief engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 1500 kW power operating within 60 miles from a safe haven.
2. An AEC (AEC1+ AEC2) plus engine manufacturer course holder qualifies for chief engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 3000 kW power yacht operating within 60 miles from a safe haven.
3. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for an assistant engineer position on a yacht of less than 500 GT and less than 3000 kW power or less than 500 GT and less than 6000 kW power operating within 60 miles from a safe.
4. An AEC (AEC1 + AEC2) holder qualifies for an assistant engineer position on a yacht of less than 200 GT and less than 3000 kW power operating within 150 miles from a safe haven.
The AEC Qualification (AEC1 + AEC2) is a prerequisite to obtaining a Marine Engine Operators License (MEOL) for yachts. This qualification can be used on small yachts as per section 15 of the MSN 1859 (M+F).
The AEC is not STCW Certificate.
While the MCA recognises this qualification for use on yachts in areas specified in section 15 of MSN 1859, it cannot guarantee recognition internationally.
If you hold either of these certificates you should check the certification requirements of the local Port State Control Administration prior to entering their jurisdiction.
