Small Powerboat & RIB Master Training - MCA Approved

Limitations

• Covers vessels up to 15m

• Operation in coastal regions – in sight of land

• Driven by outboard or inboard motors

• In fair weather

• No horsepower limitations

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Course Outline

This three day course covers two days of theory and one day of practical boat handling including:

• Safety at sea

• VHF Radio operations

• Small powerboats and rigid inflatable boats

• Launching and recovery

• Anchors and anchoring

• Nautical terminology

• Boat handling under power

• Man overboard procedures

• Ropes and rope-work

• Basic rules of the road (collision regulations)

• Glossary of terms

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How do I get my Small Powerboat & Rib Master certificate commercially endorsed?

The IYT “Master of Yachts” and the IYT “Small Powerboat & RIB Master” certificates do not require a “commercial endorsement” because they are commercial certificates.

The MCA has recognised three levels of IYT Master of Yachts Certificates and the Small Powerboat and RIB Master Certificate as being “Commercial” in their own right. They are:

• Master of Yachts Coastal/Mate 200 gross tons and Master for vessels < 24 m

• Master of Yachts Limited <200 gross tons

• Master of Yachts Unlimited <200 gross tons

• Small Powerboat and RIB Master

The “Yachtmaster” certificates issued by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) are recreational certificates and these certificates do require a “commercial endorsement” if one wishes to work commercially. Should you wish to confirm this information please contact the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Seafarers Standard Branch +44 (0)23 8032 9100 -Deck Department.

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 SCHEDULED 2017

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October 4-6, 2017

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October 18-20, 2017

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November 8-10, 2017

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November 22-24, 2017

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December 6-8, 2017

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December 13-15, 2017

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 SCHEDULED 2018

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January 10-12

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January 22-24

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February 7-9

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February 19-21

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March 7-9

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March 19-21

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April 2-4

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April 18-20

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May 9-11

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May 21-23

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June 6-8

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June 25-27

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July 4-6

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July 23-25

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August 8-10

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August 28-30

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September 12-14

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September 24-26

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October 10-12

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October 22-24

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November 7-9

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November 19-21

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December 5-7

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December 17-19

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