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Successful completion of an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Oral exam (commercially endorsed) enables you to work as a Master of commercial vessels of up to 200gt, subject to the MCA’s codes of practice, worldwide.
The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate is also a pre-requisite for the MCA’s Chief Mate, Master 500, and Master 3000 qualifications.
INCLUDES STUDENT PACK
Virtual Interactive course through Zoom without Shorebased exam
INCLUDES STUDENT PACK
Classroom course in Palma with Shorebased exam (optional)
The minimum tuition time for the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased course is 43 hours of tuition time including a written exam, usually covered over five and a half days.
The certification required for the Shorebased course and subsequent Oral exam is either a Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence or Officer of the Watch (3000gt) issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
In the current times of travel restrictions, lockdowns and quarantine requirements, we want to ensure that students are still able to study, this is why we are offering Virtual interactive courses. You’ll learn in real-time with our experienced instructors.
To take part in a virtual interactive course you need to download the Zoom app to your PC/Mac/Tablet (we recommend using these rather than a phone for quality), full instructions on this can be found in the course dates below.
The Virtual Interactive Ocean course does not include the invigilated exam, this can be arranged at a later date when restrictions have been lifted.
Please note that virtual courses will be recorded, both through video and audio, to verify your participation in the course; these recordings will not be given to third party companies with the exception of the accrediting body for the course if necessary. If you have any objections to this, please inform us immediately.
A commercial endorsement will be required if you intend to work onboard British flagged vessels that are subject to the MCA’s codes of practice for small commercial vessels.
A number of additional training courses and medical fitness certificates are required to be eligible for a commercial endorsement.
For full information to check which certificates may be commercially endorsed, details concerning additional courses to be completed, and fitness certificates, Please use the following link to the RYA website where the information appears in full.
Once you have completed your Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased course and before you go for your Oral exam, you must have completed a qualifying passage within the past 10 years as skipper or mate in sole charge of a watch on a suitable vessel, which meets the following criteria:
You must provide the independent examiner with the following information 48 hours prior to the exam:
There is no time limit between taking the Shorebased course and the final Oral exam, though we do recommend doing it as soon as you can so the knowledge is fresh in your memory.
During the Yachtmaster Ocean oral test, the candidate will be required to answer questions on all aspects of ocean passage making in a yacht, including passage planning, navigation, worldwide meteorology, crew management, and yacht preparation, maintenance, and repairs.
‘Sights’ for an assessment must be taken independently by the exam candidate.
Additional expenses:
Please contact the Nautical team if you have any questions.
*Dates and timings may be subject to change at our discretion. We can arrange the dates to suit your schedule.
Due to the current Covid-19 crisis, classroom course dates are dependant on the official confirmation that training can take place.
We do not have scheduled courses at this moment. Please check back later or contact us with your dates and itinerary.
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I felt more engaged, almost privately tutored on the online virtual Ocean course – plus it was great to complete the course in the comfort of my own home. The instructor was the most phenomenal, engaging, patient and helpful individual! Nothing but praise for Simon.
Great school, courses and facilities offered with instructors who are passionate about what they are teaching and students’ learning and career progression. The extra knowledge, time and guidance that they give students, particularly through the Navigation workshops is so valuable. It is no wonder why you’re the go to choice and have many returning students.
From an instructor’s point of view, they offer unparalleled facilities but, more importantly, a very good support system which means we can offer great service to the students. When you couple that with their diligence and integrity you can be sure of being in safe hands.
Thanks for everything during the two weeks I spent with you guys. It was a lot of information to take on and was a great feeling to complete the course on Sunday afternoon. I felt well prepared for the exam and found it to be a straight forward process. The examiner was great.
Just finished a week of Theory with Simon Bradshaw and yet again, they have not failed to deliver on top quality tuition, support and smiles throughout the whole week! Fantastic school and I could not recommend them enough!