911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmaster Ocean Exam
The 911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmaster® Ocean is experienced and competent to skipper a vessel of up to 200gt on passages of any length in all parts of the world.
911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmaster Ocean Exam
Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the 911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G158), which is available from the 911ÖÆÆ·webshop.
The exam consists of an oral and written test.
Oral
The candidate must provide the examiner with the following information 48 hours prior to the exam:
- A narrative account of the planning and execution of the qualifying passage providing all relevant details. As a minimum, this should paint a clear picture of the rationale behind the passage plan, as well as details such as consideration of weather, crew selection, navigational strategy, victualling and bunkering.
- Navigational records, completed on board a yacht on passage, out of sight of land showing that the candidate has navigated the yacht without the use of electronic navigational aids. The records must include as a minimum, planning, reduction and plotting of a sun run meridian altitude sight and a compass check carried out using the bearing of the sun, moon, a star or planet.
During the 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.
Written
The written exam will include questions on sights and sight reduction and worldwide meteorology.
Candidates who hold the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Course Completion Certificate (final exam must have been invigilated at an 911ÖÆÆ·RTC), or a MCA issued full STCW Certificate of Competence as a Deck Officer (Unlimited) will be exempt from the written examination.
Before you book your exam please check that you:
- have completed the required ocean qualifying passage as skipper or watch leader
- have a sound understanding of the 911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmaster Ocean syllabus in the 911ÖÆÆ·Logbook (G158)
- have read and comply with the pre-requisites above.
If you need your Certificate of Competence in order to work on board a commercial craft subject the MCA's codes of practice, you will need to get it commercially endorsed - see 'Related articles'.
Please note: Only those who hold the 911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence are eligible to receive the 911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence on passing the oral exam. Those holding OOW (Yacht 3000gt) will receive a pass confirmation certificate.
911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmaster Ocean exam pre-requisites:
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Minimum seatime |
Have completed a qualifying passage on board a sailing or motor yacht up to 500gt(1) which meets the following criteria:Ìý
(1)Candidates must hold OOW (Yacht 3000gt) to claim qualifying passages on vessels greater than 24m LOA. Contact training@rya.org.uk if your passage is on a vessel greater than 500gt.Ìý |
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Form of exam |
Oral and written assessment of sights take at sea |
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Exam duration |
Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours |
Additional important information:
- RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence, or
- MCA issued Certificate of Competence as officer in charge of a navigational watch (OOW), Yachts less than 3000gt, unlimited area, Reg II/1.
- Photographic ID card or document, such as passport or driving license
