Hello I have a question about MCA and other organizations. I'm currently finishing my maritime training in Canada, through a Transport Canada recognised college. Based on MCA Y4 requirements, I've completed far and beyond the requirements, except for having "yacht" sea time. I currently hold 12 months sea time on commercial ships with at least 6000kw power. Would it be possible at this time, to apply for a CoC for the Y4 ticket? Also, once I receive my 4th Engineers ticket, what would be the highest Yacht ticket that I would be able to hold? Under STCW in Canada a 4th may act as the following: Fourth Engineer watch keeping engineer on any type of vessel, subject to the propulsion type specified on the certificate, without voyage limitation or propulsive power restriction. Second Engineer Passenger- <7000kw Near coastal voyage class 2 <7000kw Sheltered water or limited near coastal class2 <4000Kw Near coastal voyage class1 Chief Engineer Passenger <1000kw Near coastal class 2 <1500kw Sheltered waters or limited near coastal class
Don't waste your time and money. If you get a job on a Cayman flagged yacht you have to get a Cayman endorsement based on your underlying certificate. They will tell you what level they will endorse your license. When you have an STCW EOOW license you may obtain a flag state endorsement for service above what a Y4 offers. Flag state determines these issues on a case by case basis based on your training and license. Don't bother getting an MCA CeC either unless you plan on working on a British flag yacht.
Thanks for the heads up ! However I'm eagerly trying to get my foot in the door before I obtain my License. Such as sailing as a Y4 for a sea term. I hold a Engine Room Rating license, now if I were to challenge the Small Vessel Machinery Operator exam, which I think allows one to stand watch on a vessel under 1999kw and 200 passenger? Would it have any weight for yacht application? I'm trying to find something within the limitation I have, for certification that can be applied for yachting.