Limited Certificate*
Master Officer of the Watch limited – not more than 150 miles from safe haven.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have completed 6 months seagoing service while holding an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or IYT Master of Yachts Limited certificate
- Hold Either:
- An RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate and a certificate of successful completion of a Shorebased Yachtmaster Offshore course; or
- An IYT Master of Yachts Limited
- Hold a valid ENG1 (medical fitness certificate) or accepted equivalent
- STCW Basic Safety Training
Unlimited Certificate**
Master Officer of the Watch unlimited – no limit on area
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have completed 6 months seagoing service while holding an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean or IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited certificate
- Hold Either:
- An RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate and a certificate of successful completion of a shorebased Yachtmaster Ocean course; or
- An IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited
- Hold a valid ENG1 (medical fitness certificate) or accepted equivalent
- STCW Basic Safety Training
Please Note: The above entry requirements are not required to attend the training courses for Master (Code Vessels less than 200gt) Officer of the watch (Yachts less than 500gt). However they are required to apply for your Notice of Eligibility (NoE) and sit the final CoC Oral Examination. 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.
