MCA Boatmaster Fire Safety

Radar and Electronic Chart Systems are common place on small commercial vessels and workboats, and when used correctly can be very versatile aids to navigation.

The MCA Stability for Workboats, Pilot Boats and Small Commercial Vessels (SCV) has been introduced to meet the requirements in the Workboat Code Edition 3 and MCA Sport & Pleasure Code for Masters to attend an approved stability course. This course meets the requirements of Stability Training of the code of practice.

MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 and MCA Sport & Pleasure Code may now require you to hold the new MCA courses for electronic chart systems and radar stated in table A5.3. SeaRegs Training have MCA approval to run the MCA Electronic Chart Systems (approved) and Bridge Watchkeeping Procedures and the MCA Radar & Meteorology courses.

From 1 September 2013, anyone applying to the MCA for a Certificate of Competence will need a HELM certificate in addition to the existing requirements. There are 2 levels of HELM; Operational level (3 day course) and Management level (5 day course).

We provide both practical and oral preparation courses for the Master 200/OOW 500 & BML examinations. Training can be tailored for individuals, small groups or companies and there are several training options available. For companies with a number of employees to qualify as Boatmasters we are able to design a package to suit their needs. In addition to the generic syllabus for the underpinning knowledge, we can provide training for some Endorsements.

The course is designed for officers in charge of a navigational watch, for experienced officers and those with navigational responsibilities. It is based on the Merchant Navy Training Board and IMO 1.27 Model Course syllabus. The training aims to equip the student with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to keep a safe navigational watch using electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS), interfaced with other onboard equipment to maintain safety of navigation.

SeaRegs Training has MCA approval for the 1-day Crisis Management and Human Behaviour course. Under MSN 1853 Boatmaster Regulations, the Crisis Management and Human Behaviour can be used towards gaining the Passenger Endorsements.

The AEC1 is a 5 day course, and is a step up from the RYA 1-Day Diesel Engine Course. It is what many marine engineers will know as the original AEC. The objective of the course is to provide a basic theoretical knowledge and some practical hands on experience of diesel engines and systems. To make the course as practical as possible we use a Volvo and Yanmar engine which we strip down to their component parts and hopefully put back together again.

The AEC 2 is the second half to the full AEC qualification. It is a 35 hour, 5 day enhanced course. The aim is to give the basic training to the engineer officers who want to pursue a career on 'Small Vessels'. The necessary training outlines the certification structure, examination and training requirements. It also explains the regulatory requirements regarding the implementation of intended training elements.

The Efficient Deck Hand Course is a practical and theory course covering deck seamanship skills and ship knowledge. Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) is the qualifying examination for an Able Seafarer Deck certificate. It is also a requirement for the issue of an Officer of the Watch (Yacht less than 3000GT) Certificate of Competency.