Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)

Mandatory entry requirements for an Efficient Deck Hand Certificate:

• You must be at least 17 years of age to qualify.
• The following certification and experience will permit entry on to the EDH course and examination:
  • An MCA accepted Yachtmaster Offshore; or
  • A Yacht Rating CoP with at least 6 months’ onboard yacht service and a steering certificate10; or
  •  An NWR CoP; or
  • A Boat Master Licence (BML) Tier 1 level 2 certificate; or
  • A Tug Rating CoP with at least 6 months’ seagoing service and a steering certificate or an NWR CoP.

Note: before an EDH CoP can be issued, a minimum of 6 months’ seagoing service on vessels of 15m or more is required. Seagoing service in category C and D waters will be accepted at full rate.

The requirements for entry onto the Efficient Deck Hand course are specified in MSN 1862 (Amendment 1) and MIN 643

There is an oral and practical examination at the end of the EDH course carried out by an approved MCA examiner.

The course syllabus can be found in MIN471

Notes:

After 01 January 2017, an MCA Approved Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) certificate must have been issued at least 18 months prior to the issue of your Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 3000gt) Certificate of Competency.

• Duration – 5 days

Residential

• Inclusive of all food & accommodation

Non-residential

• Inclusive of lunch