RYA/MCA Commercial Endorsement.

What is it?

A commercial endorsement is required to work on board British flagged vessels subject to the MCA's codes of practice for small commercial vessels (SCV). A number of additional training courses and medical fitness certificates are required to be eligible for a commercial endorsement. See below for more information.

What Certificate?

The following certificates can receive the standard commercial endorsement:

I) Course completion certificate:

  • RYA National Powerboat Certificate - Level 2        

  • RYA National Powerboat Certificate - Advanced (only if issued before January 1, 2005)        

  • RYA Day Skipper (tidal) practical course completion certificate.    

  • RYA Day Skipper (non-tidal) practical course completion certificate, only if supported by a Day Skipper shorebased course completion certificate.

II) Certificate of competence (exam passed):

  • RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence (CoC)

  • RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence (CoC)

  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence (CoC)

  • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence  (CoC)

 

In addition, the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean Certificates of Competence can receive the STCW endorsement.

How to get it.

Send the following items to;

RYA Certification, RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4YA:

 

  • Your original certificate - see list above.

  • Your (PPR) Professional Practices and Responsibilities certificate.

  • A commercial endorsement application form

  • An ML5 or ENG1 medical fitness certificate - download the MCA's ML5 form from the link below. The RYA can only accept the latest version of the ML5 form (currently Rev 04/12). Skippers working in category 1 or 0 waters will need the ENG1 medical. Contact the MCA for a list of approved doctor.

  • A copy of your RYA Basic Sea Survival certificate or STCW Personal Survival Techniques

  • RYA VHF SRC Certificate or other acceptable GMDSS Marine Radio Operator's Certificate.

  • A passport sized photo with your name on the back.

  • The fee (currently £40.00)

Note: If you are over 65 you are subject to more regular medical fitness examinations.

Note: You are required to hold a valid first aid certificate that covers Category C Medical Stores as detailed in MSN 1905 (M+F) Amendment 1 for the duration of your commercial endorsement.

The recognised qualifications are either STCW, RYA First Aid, or SeaFish First Aid.

Downloads.

Commercial Endorsement Application Form

ML5 Medical Declaration Form