Deck Officer (Unlimited Certification) –
Progression Chart for Experienced Seafarer Route
Sea Service
Minimum 36 months
(Can be sea time gained on
yachts over 24 metres)
SQA Written Examinations
HNC Nautical Science
Auxiliary Courses
MCA Oral Examination
Medical Fitness
OOW
STCW Reg II/1 Unlimited
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Sea Service Sea Service
Minimum 12 months’ w/k 12 to 24 months’ seagoing
holding OOW certification service
(Minimum 30 months from entry) (Must hold at least 36 months’ sea
service since achieving first CoC,
reduced to 24 months if 12 months
sea service has been as Chief Mate)
Three terms at WMA for
HND Level 5 tuition and
assessment, SQA preparation
and written exams 4 weeks’ tuition at WMA for
Master’s orals tuition
+ STCW courses
(HELM/NAEST/PMC) (+ STCW10 updating
training if needed)
MCA Oral Examination
MCA Oral Examination
Medical Fitness
Medical Fitness
Chief Mate
STCW Reg II/2 Unlimited Master
STCW Reg II/2 Unlimited
Note: Information related to certification requirements has been interpreted from MSN 1856 (M).
Certification structures can always change, so please check www.warsashsuperyachtacademy.com for the latest
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