Work towards your Chief Mate Certificate of Competency
The Chief Mate is the second in command. As a Chief Mate, talented individuals can expect to progress quickly, and receive good levels of pay, all while working in some of the world’s most stunning locations.
Why Chief Mate (Yachts <3000gt)?
The Chief Mate (Yachts <3000gt) Certificate of Competency (CoC) is an endorsement of the Officer of the Watch (Yachts <3000gt) CoC.
This qualification demonstrates you have the knowledge, skills and experience to work as a Chief Mate.
Before you can apply you must complete a number of MCA Ancillary courses.
Before you can apply for the Chief Mate (Yachts <3000gt) CoC, you must complete the following MCA Ancillary courses:
You must also meet the following entry requirements:
Please Note: The above entry requirements are not required to attend the training courses for Chief Mate (Yachts less than 3000gt), however are required to apply for your Notice of Eligibility (NoE) to obtain the endorsement. Full details can be found on the MCA Oral Examination Form MSF 4343.
For full Training and Certification Guidance of the UK requirements of Deck Officers on Large Yachts (over 24m) please refer to MSN 1858.
Why Train with UKSA
UKSA has been successfully training and launching careers for over 35 years. As an industry leader, we pride ourselves on the winning combination of high standards and top-level industry experience delivered to our students.
Related Courses
Roles in the Workboat Industry are vast and varied. Your career could take you to cargo ships, ferries, tugboats or even wind farms with this dynamic industry that is seeing growth across the world.
Save up to 10% on all MCA course bookings
If you’re currently part of a crew or maritime organisation, you could save up to 10% off your MCA course bookings with our Vessel Partnership Programme.
Get in touch to find out more.
Courses accredited by
Our registrations
