RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore
Coastguard Boating Education administers Certificates of Competence and examines candidates on behalf of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Examiners are independant assessors and cannot be involved in the training of candidates.
Previous experience & minimum sea time: 50 days,
2,500 miles, including at least 5 passages over 60 miles measured along the
rhumb line from port of departure to the destination, acting as skipper for at
least two of these passages and including two which have involved overnight
passages. 5 days experience as skipper.
Examination: Practical. Candidates will be set tasks to demonstrate their ability as a skipper of an offshore cruising yacht, and may also be asked questions on any part of the syllabus for all courses except Yachtmaster Ocean.
Cost: NZ $485.00
Certification required before examination: Marine Radio Operators Qualification and current First Aid Certificate.
Minimum duration: 8 - 10 hours for one candidate. 10 - 18 for two.
Vessel:Candidates need to provide a boat for practical examinations. Alternatively this can be arranged through an RYA Training Centre.
Commercial EndorsementS
RYA/MCA Certificates of Competence with a commercial endorsement can be used for vessels up to 200GT and as an entry into Megayacht qualifications.
Cost: NZ $70
Renewal: Up to five years.
1. STCW 95 Commercial Endorsement
Available as an endorsement to Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean Certificates of Competence. Candidates will need to supply the following paperwork:
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques: STCW A-V1/1-1 or RYA Sea Survival
- STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities: STCW A-V1/1-4
- STCW Elementary First Aid: STCW A-V1/1-2
- STCW Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention: STCW A-V1/1-2
- A Seafarers Medical Certificate ENG 1; ML 5; or a Maritime New Zealand Medical Certificate.
2. RYA/MCA Commercial Endorsement
Available
as an endorsement to RYA/MCA Certificates of Competence; Coastal
Skipper; Yachtmaster Offshore; Yachtmaster Ocean; and Advanced
Powerboat. Candidates will need to supply the following paperwork:
- A Seafarers Medical Certificate ENG 1; ML 5; or a Maritime New Zealand Medical Certificate.
- A Sea Survival Certificate; STCW; Coastguard Boating Education Advanced Sea Survival Certificate; or an RYA Sea Survival certificate.
Seafarers Medical Certificate
To obtain a ENG 1 or an ML 5 contact:
Parnell Medical Centre
3 St Georges Bay Road
Parnell, Auckland
Phone: (09) 377 4427
Maritime New Zealand Medical Certificate
To obtain a Maritime New Zealand Medical Certificate click here for the approved practitioners.
Contact
Coastguard Boating Education
Phone: 0800 40 80 90 ext 211
Email:nina@cbes.org.nz