Arranging your exam
You can arrange your exam in a number of ways. Here's our helpful guide on everything you need to know.
Arranging your exam
Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) Exam
Full details of the SRC course and exam can be found on the SRC Course and exam page.
Powerboat Advanced, Yachtmaster Coastal, and Yachtmaster Offshore exams
The most common way to arrange a Powerboat Advanced, Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore exam is through an 911ÖÆÆ·Recognised Training Centre, often with aÌý preparation course taking place before the exam. Before arranging an exam or preparation course, please make sure you read through the requirements for your intended examination to ensure you are eligible of the exam.Ìý
Exams outside the UK must be organised through an 911ÖÆÆ·training centre recognised for practical cruising courses or advanced powerboat courses (as appropriate).
You can find sutiable training centres using the links below. Select 'Use my location' or enter a location on the top left of the screen to filter the results.Ìý
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Requesting an examiner (UK only)
If you wish to take the exam in the UK you can request an examiner directly through the 911ÖÆÆ·by clicking on the links below. If you are arranging an Advanced Power Boat, Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore exam outside of the framework of an 911ÖÆÆ·Recognised Training Centre, you will need to provide a suitable vessel and crew.Ìý
Whilst we will do our best to meet your request, we cannot guarantee an examiner will be available in your location or on the dates you request.  Please allow a minimum of 10 working days for an examiner to be allocated to you.Ìý
Request an Advanced Powerboat, Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore examinerÌý
Yachtmaster Ocean oral examsÌý
The exam for the 911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence is an oral one, which can be conducted at an 911ÖÆÆ·recognised Training Centre, or at another appropriate venue, either in the UK or abroad. You can request an Ocean oral exam via the link below. However, please be aware that it may be necessary for you to travel to a specific location in order for the exam request to be fulfilled. Ìý
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Prior to your examÌý
Ensure you have completed an application form. In most cases this should be done through the online exam payment service. This produces a pre-populated application form where you can complete the additional pre-requisite information.
Exam payment service
However, if your exam is being paid for by your training centre on their 911ÖÆÆ·account, please ensure you download and complete the appropriate exam application form below, with the centre name and account number. This form can also be used by those wishing to pay by cheque (only within the UK).Ìý
Application form for an Ìý
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CancellationsÌý
If you decide to cancel your exam, please directly contact the Training Centre you booked with or your examiner. If you requested an examiner via the online service and have not yet been provided with the examiners contact details but wish to cancel, please contact us.Ìý
Exam requirementsÌý
Please make sure you read the full requirements before booking your exam:Ìý
- Advanced Powerboat exam requirements
- Yachtmaster Coastal  exam requirements
- Yachtmaster Offshore exam requirements
- Yachtmaster Ocean exam requirements