{"id":47556,"date":"2024-08-05T14:58:24","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T14:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vikingcrew3.cakeshopdev.uk\/?p=47556"},"modified":"2024-09-11T10:21:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T10:21:19","slug":"what-certificates-do-i-need-to-work-onboard-a-yacht","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vikingcrew.com\/what-certificates-do-i-need-to-work-onboard-a-yacht\/","title":{"rendered":"What Certificates Do I Need to Work Onboard a Yacht?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re considering a career at sea, you\u2019ll need specific certificates to work onboard a yacht. In this blog, we\u2019ll cover everything you\u2019ll need to kickstart your career, from compulsory qualifications to extra training courses that will impress your future employer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The key certificates you\u2019ll need to work on a yacht<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To work in the yachting industry, the mandatory certificates requested by the vessel or management company are usually the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STCW Basic Safety Training Certificate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The aim of the course is to give seafarers the essential education and training in Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid and Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities, with an additional Proficiency in Security Awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you have completed your Basic Safety Training<\/a>, the Maritime Skills Academy<\/a> offers a variety of maritime courses, including deck and engine simulation, marine, fire, and safety training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ENG1 or Equivalent Seafarer Medical<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To embark on a career at sea, you must be deemed medically fit and healthy. This can be completed at any MCA-approved doctor\u2019s surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Certificates to Improve Your Skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always a good idea to keep evolving and developing your skills. Completing any additional relevant courses that could benefit yourself or the yacht is a great way to help you progress in your career. These could include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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