MCA Master <200 GT (Yacht)

Code mca-master-yacht-200

UK MCA Master licence for commercial yachts under 200 GT; STCW-recognised.

Prerequisites: rya-yachtmaster-offshore, Sea service
Duration: —
Validity: 5 years
Refresher: every 5 years
Typical cost: ~$3800 USD

Where to take this course

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MCA Master <200 GT (Yacht): FAQ

What is the MCA Master <200 GT (Yacht) (MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200) certification?: UK MCA Master licence for commercial yachts under 200 GT; STCW-recognised. Category: Yacht.
Who needs MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200?: MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200 applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. Recommended prerequisites: rya-yachtmaster-offshore, Sea service. Without MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
How much does MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200 cost?: Typical cost is around US$3800 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.
Where can I get MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200?: MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200 is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.
How long is MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200 valid?: 5 years from issue, with a refresher required every 5 years. Plan your revalidation course before the expiry date; lapsed certificates may require re-sitting the full course rather than a refresher, and operators may refuse to extend a contract while a critical certificate is expired.

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MCA Master <200 GT (Yacht): FAQ

What is the MCA Master <200 GT (Yacht) (MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200) certification?

UK MCA Master licence for commercial yachts under 200 GT; STCW-recognised. Category: Yacht.

Who needs MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200?

MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200 applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. Recommended prerequisites: rya-yachtmaster-offshore, Sea service. Without MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.

How much does MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200 cost?

Typical cost is around US$3800 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.

Where can I get MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200?

MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200 is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.

How long is MCA-MASTER-YACHT-200 valid?

5 years from issue, with a refresher required every 5 years. Plan your revalidation course before the expiry date; lapsed certificates may require re-sitting the full course rather than a refresher, and operators may refuse to extend a contract while a critical certificate is expired.