Guidance

Engineering CoC Requirements

Updated 29 June 2023

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Important information

This page outlines the requirements for an engineering CoC application, after a successful oral exam. These requirements apply to all UK engineering CoC applicants.

Unless specifically requested on the application form, STCW certificates, academic examination passes and other certificates not have been recorded with your NOE application. Please ensure you provide every document listed below for your CoC application, even if you have previously sent these in.

Failure to provide all of the required documentation may result in your CoC application being delayed or even rejected.

The following certificates require updating every 5 years:

  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)
  • Tanker Training Certificates (if no sea service in last 5 years)

Medical Fitness Certificates are valid for no more than 2 years.

SQA Engineering Knowledge examination certificates are valid for 3 years only. However, if you completed the SQA Management Level examinations for your Second Engineer CoC, you will not need to take these again for your Chief Engineer CoC.

Yacht and Small Vessels SQA examination certificates are valid for 3 years only.

If you wish to carry a tanker endorsement over to a higher capacity CoC, we require evidence of 3 months service on the relevant tanker completed within the last 5 years, or a valid MCA approved tanker training certificate issued within the last 5 years.

At least 6 months of the qualifying seagoing service must have been performed within the 5 years immediately preceding the issue of your Certificate of Competency.

Full information can be found in MSN 1857 Amendment 1, MSN 1859 Amendment 1, MSN 1860 Amendment 1 and MSN 1904 & MIN 642.

Officer of The Watch Unlimited

Foundation Degree/Scottish Professional Diploma Route

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • FD or SPD certificate, or college letter confirming completion
  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)*
  • 3 Months Approved Workshop Skills
  • High Voltage (Operational Level)** - Optional

If your Foundation Degree/Scottish Professional Diploma is over 3 years old, you will need to sit the IAMI Engineering Knowledge General and IAMI Engineering Knowledge Motor and/or Steam

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

Full information can be found in section 3.2 of MSN 1857 Amendment 1.

HND/Advanced Diploma and HNC/Advanced Certificate Route

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • HNC/Advanced Certificate or HND/Advanced Diploma certificate, or college letter confirming completion
  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)*
  • 3 Months Approved Workshop Skills
  • IAMI Engineering Knowledge General
  • IAMI Engineering Knowledge Motor and/or Steam
  • High Voltage (Operational Level)** - Optional

HNC candidates are exempt from Control Engineering if they can show completion of HND level Control unit as part of HNC (the unit title is “Fundamentals of Controls and Transducers”) or they commenced the SQA HNC after 01/07/2013. If you are an HNC candidate and this does not apply to you, you will need to sit the IAMI Engineering Knowledge Control Engineering examination.

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

Full information can be found in section 3.2 of MSN 1857 Amendment 1.

Experienced Seafarer Route

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)*
  • HELM (Operational Level)**
  • 3 Months Approved Workshop Skills
  • IAMI Engineering Knowledge General
  • IAMI Engineering Knowledge Motor and/or Steam
  • IAMI Control Engineering
  • IAMI General Engineering Science A & B
  • High Voltage (Operational Level)** - Optional

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

Full information can be found in section 3.3 of MSN 1857 Amendment 1.

Alternative Route

Please see MIN 511 Amendment 1 for the requirements of the alternative route.

Second Engineer Unlimited

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)* - If this is your first UK CoC
  • HELM (Management Level)**
  • High Voltage (Management Level)** - Optional

The following academic examination pass certificates are also required:

  • SQA Management Level Engineering Knowledge General
  • SQA Management Level Engineering Knowledge Motor and/or Steam
  • SQA Management Level Mathematics
  • SQA Management Level Engineering Drawing
  • SQA Management Level Applied Heat
  • SQA Management Level Applied Mechanics
  • SQA Management Level Electro Technology
  • SQA Management Level Naval Architecture

If you believe you are exempt from any academic examinations, please contact your college for a letter of exemption or contact the IAMI Exemption Service. There are no exemptions from the Engineering Knowledge exams.

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

Full information can be found in section 3.5 of MSN 1857 Amendment 1.

Second Engineer <3000kW Unlimited Area

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)* - If this is your first UK CoC
  • HELM (Management Level)**
  • High Voltage (Management Level)** - Optional

The following academic examination pass certificates are also required:

  • SQA General Engineering Science (GES) I and II
  • SQA Applied Marine Engineering
  • SQA Auxiliary Equipment Part 2
  • SQA Chief Engineer Statutory and Operational Requirements

If you have an approved UK Foundation Degree or HND, you will not need to complete General Engineering Science I & II.

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

Full information can be found in section 3.7.2 and Annex B of MSN 1857 Amendment 1.

Chief Engineer Unlimited

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)* - If this is your first UK CoC
  • HELM (Management Level)**
  • High Voltage (Management Level)** - Optional

The following academic examination pass certificates are also required:

  • SQA Management Level Engineering Knowledge General
  • SQA Management Level Engineering Knowledge Motor and/or Steam
  • SQA Management Level Applied Heat
  • SQA Management Level Applied Mechanics
  • SQA Management Level Electro Technology
  • SQA Management Level Naval Architecture

If you believe you are exempt from any academic examinations, please contact your college for a letter of exemption or contact the IAMI Exemption Service. There are no exemptions from the Engineering Knowledge exams.

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

Full information can be found in section 3.6 of MSN 1857 Amendment 1.

Chief Engineer <3000kW Unlimited Area

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)* - If this is your first UK CoC
  • HELM (Management Level)**
  • High Voltage (Management Level)** - Optional

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

Full information can be found in section 3.7.3 of MSN 1857 Amendment 1.

Merchant MEOL/SMEOL

The following documents are required for the issue of your MEOL certificate:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)*

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

Full information can be found in section 10 of MSN 1857 Amendment 1.

Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)

Foundation Degree or HND/Advanced Diploma (AD)

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • HND/AD or Foundation Degree course completion letter
  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)*
  • High Voltage (Management Level)**

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

Full information can be found in section 3.2 of MSN 1860 Amendment 1.

College Assessment Route

Requirements will be outlined on your college action plan. Please consult your action plan for the required documentation.

Full information can be found in section 3.3 of MSN 1860 Amendment 1.

Small Vessels Engineering Officer of The Watch <9000kW <3000GT

If you applied for the Small Vessels Second Engineer <9000kW <3000GT CoC, as per MIN 524, prior to 10/01/2023 then this NOE Pass will be honoured. If you fail your oral exam for Small Vessels Second Engineer <9000kW <3000GT, your NOE will be reissued as Small Vessels Engineering Officer of The Watch <9000kW <3000GT.

Standard Route

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)*
  • HELM (Operational Level)**
  • Completed Diploma in Maritime Studies: Small Vessel Engineer or an MCA Approved Equivalent
  • High Voltage (Operational Level)** - Optional

The following academic examination pass certificates are also required:

  • SQA Marine Diesel Engineering
  • SQA Auxiliary Equipment Part-1
  • SQA Operational Procedures, Basic Hotel Services and Ship Construction

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

If you completed Sea Survival for Yachtsmen or a restricted PSC&RB instead of Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat, a davit limitation will be applied to your CoC.

Full information can be found in section 4.3 of MSN 1904.

Experienced Seafarer Route

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)*
  • HELM (Operational Level)**
  • High Voltage (Operational Level)** - Optional

The following academic examination pass certificates are also required:

  • SQA Marine Diesel Engineering
  • SQA Auxiliary Equipment Part-1
  • SQA Operational Procedures, Basic Hotel Services and Ship Construction

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

If you completed Sea Survival for Yachtsmen or a restricted PSC&RB instead of Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat, a davit limitation will be applied to your CoC.

Full information can be found in section 4.4 of MSN 1904.

Alternative Route

Requirements will be outlined on your college action plan. Please consult your action plan for the required documentation.

Full information can be found in section 4.7 of MSN 1904.

Small Vessels Chief Engineer <3000kW <500GT

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • HELM (Management Level)**
  • High Voltage (Management Level)** - Optional

The following SQA examination certificates are also required:

  • Small Vessel Chief Eng. Statutory & Operational Requirements
  • Auxiliary Equipment Part-2

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

If you completed Sea Survival for Yachtsmen or a restricted PSC&RB instead of Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat, a davit limitation will be applied to your CoC.

Full information can be found in section 4.9 of MSN 1904.

Small Vessels Chief Engineer <9000kW <3000GT

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • HELM (Management Level)**
  • High Voltage (Management Level)** - Optional

The following SQA examination certificates are also required:

  • Chief Engineer Statutory and Operational Requirements (Not required if SV Chief Engineer less than 3000 kW, less than 500 GT CoC already held)
  • Applied Marine Engineering
  • Auxiliary Equipment Part-2 (Not required if you hold a III/3 Chief Engineer CoC)

Additionally, the following certificates are required:

  • General Engineering Science I & II (Not required if you hold a III/3 Chief Engineer CoC)

You may be eligible for exemptions from General Engineering Science I & II if you hold a relevant Qualification (Degree, HND/HNC), Please speak with your college about this. If you hold a non-UK qualification, you should contact IAMI Exemption Service for assessment.

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

If you completed Sea Survival for Yachtsmen or a restricted PSC&RB instead of Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat, a davit limitation will be applied to your CoC.

Full information can be found in section 4.10 of MSN 1904.

Small Vessels MEOL

The following certificates are required for the issue of your MEOL (SVE) certificate:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)*
  • Approved Engine Course (AEC) 1 and 2 Certificates of Completion

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

If you completed Sea Survival for Yachtsmen or a restricted PSC&RB instead of Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat, a davit limitation will be applied to your CoC.

Full information can be found in section 3 of MSN 1904.

Small Vessels Conversions

Small vessels CoC conversions have their own requirements separate from the above routes. More information on the requirements for small vessels conversions can be found in:

Class 2 Fishing

  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1) or Basic Sea Survival
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)* or Basic Fire Fighting and Fishing Officer Fire Fighting
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)*

If you are following an alternative route, please include your course certificates and other relevant paperwork.

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

More information on Fishing CoCs can be found in our Guidance for obtaining UK MCA engineering fishing certificates of competency.

Class 1 Fishing

If you are following Small Vessels conversion route J3 and require a Class 1 Fishing CoC alongside your Small Vessels CoC, please ensure you provide 2 forms of evidence for your 6 months qualifying sea service on fishing vessels. You will also need to provide a cover note to advise us that you require a Class 1 Fishing CoC.

More information on Fishing CoCs can be found in our Guidance for obtaining UK MCA engineering fishing certificates of competency.

Yacht 4 (Y4)

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)*
  • HELM (Operational Level)**
  • Yacht Skills or Small Vessels Workshop Skills
  • High Voltage (Operational Level)** - Optional

The following academic examination pass certificates are also required:

  • SQA Yacht Marine Diesel Engineering
  • SQA Yacht Auxiliary Equipment
  • SQA Yacht Operational Procedures and Basic Hotel Services

Or

  • SQA Small Vessel Marine Diesel Engineering
  • SQA Small Vessel Auxiliary Equipment 1
  • SQA Small Vessel Operational Procedures and Basic Hotel Services

All yacht academic examinations must have been completed by 31/12/2022.

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

If you completed Sea Survival for Yachtsmen or a restricted PSC&RB instead of Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat, a davit limitation will be applied to your CoC.

Full information can be found in section 3.4 of MSN 1859 Amendment 1.

Yacht 3 (Y3)

If you do not already hold a Y4 CoC, you will need to meet the Y4 requirements in addition to the Y3 requirements below.

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)*
  • HELM (Operational Level)**
  • High Voltage (Operational Level)** - Optional

The following academic examination pass certificates are also required:

  • SQA Chief Engineer Statutory & Operational Requirements
  • If SQA Auxiliary Equipment 1 was completed for a Y4 CoC, SQA Auxiliary Equipment 2 is also required for the Y3 CoC

All yacht academic examinations must have been completed by 31/12/2022.

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

If you completed Sea Survival for Yachtsmen or a restricted PSC&RB instead of Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat, a davit limitation will be applied to your CoC.

Full information can be found in section 3.5 of MSN 1859 Amendment 1.

Yacht 2 (Y2)

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • HELM (Management Level)**
  • High Voltage (Management Level)** - Optional

The following academic examination pass certificates are also required:

  • SQA General Engineering Science I & II
  • SQA Applied Marine Engineering
  • SQA Advanced Hotel Services

If you are converting from a Y4, you must also complete SQA Chief Engineer Statutory & Operational Requirements

All yacht academic examinations must have been completed by 31/12/2022.

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

If you completed Sea Survival for Yachtsmen or a restricted PSC&RB instead of Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat, a davit limitation will be applied to your CoC.

Full information can be found in section 3.6 of MSN 1859 Amendment 1.

Yacht 1 (Y1)

The following documents are required for the issue of your CoC:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • HELM (Management Level)**
  • High Voltage (Management Level)** - Optional

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

**These certificates must be MCA Approved.

If you completed Sea Survival for Yachtsmen or a restricted PSC&RB instead of Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat, a davit limitation will be applied to your CoC.

Full information can be found in section 3.7 of MSN 1859 Amendment 1.

Yacht MEOL

The following documents are required for the issue of your MEOL (Y) certificate:

  • ENG1 medical or acceptable equivalent
  • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1)
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (STCW Code A-VI/2-1)*
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/3)*
  • Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-1)*

*If this is your first UK CoC, these certificates must be issued under the authority of the MCA or any EU/EEA Member State. These certificates can be updated by any flag on our FSE list.

If you completed Sea Survival for Yachtsmen or a restricted PSC&RB instead of Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boat, a davit limitation will be applied to your MEOL Certificate.

Full information can be found in section 3.3 of MSN 1859 Amendment 1.

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