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This Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) sets out and explains the regulatory requirements regarding the implementation of training elements applicable under Chapter III of the STCW Convention and Code. It outlines the certification structure and examination and training requirements for yacht engineer officers. The route for yacht certification is structured to provide a progressive career path for those in the industry to achieve yacht restricted engineer qualifications. It also details the requirements to obtain engineering qualifications to work on yachts under 750 kW or yachts operating within 150 nautical miles from a safe haven.

This route will close from 31st December 2022, after which no further Notice of Eligibility will be issued for these yacht oral exams. Prior to 1st January 2023, all the yacht modules required for a CoC must be passed prior to the issue of a yacht NOE. From 1st January 2023, please refer to the Engineering Small Vessel route set out in MSN 1904. NOEs issued before the closing date of this route will permit you to take the relevant oral exam noted in this MSN. If you pass this exam and can meet the other requirements set out in this Notice you will be issued with the corresponding yacht Certificate of Competency (CoC).

Please note that the revalidation of all yacht CoCs will continue. The process is covered in MSN 1861 (Amendment 1).

Notice to all owners, masters, engineer officers and crews of commercially and privately operated yachts and sail training vessels, and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice replaces MSN 1859 on 10 January 2023.