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MCA Boatmaster Introduction Vessels operating commercially in UK waters are required to have a master who is suitably qualified. Vessels operating in Inland waterways areas A, B, C and D plus Limited Coastal waters (to Sea) are a special case. Limited Coastal waters are defined as no further than 3 miles from land and 15 miles from the point of departure. These areas are covered by the Boatmaster qualification. For vessels under 24 metres and carrying less than 12 passengers, as well as the Boatmaster qualification, there are alternative qualifications available under the RYA Yachtmaster & Powerboat schemes, details of which are available elsewhere in this website. Operating in Limited Coastal waters, skippers of vessels carrying more than 12 passengers, are required to hold the relevant Boatmaster qualification or higher. There are two Boatmaster qualifications: Tier 1 Level 2 This qualification allows the holder to skipper vessels in inland waterways under categories A, B, C and D and limited Coastal waters (up to 3 miles offshore and 15 miles from departure point, exclusive of any categorised waters) throughout the UK. It may require an endorsement for local knowledge in certain areas, and will require a passenger endorsement for the carriage of passenger numbers greater than 12 and up to 250. Tier 2 Level 2 (or equivalent) will be available in approximately 15 months. This qualification will be similar to the Tier 1 Level 2 but will be for a restricted area of operation. It will be possible to add areas to the ticket. Currently the Tier 2 does not apply to Tidal waters - this will be amended as part of the revision. Meanwhile: A Boatmaster Exemption is available on application to the MCA. This exemption applies to the vessel not the skipper and allows the vessel to be commanded by a named person who has passes an examination by the MCA applicable to the exemption. This does cover Tidal waters.
We are able to provide the training for the underpinning knowledge which will ready the candidate for the Oral and practical examination for BML Exemption. This will involve a four day shore based course. Further ancillary courses relevant to the Exemption that we can provide SRC/DCS Radio (if reqd). For passenger vessels, a passenger endorsement is required for which we can provide the training. We cannot provide Sea Survival training at present nor Fire fighting, but can suggest alternative training establishments that can. Courses are held at various venues including Oban and Skye. Some courses may be held elsewhere on the West Coast subject to demand. Please contact us to discuss BML training for Tier 1 Level 2 and Boatmaster Exemption training. RYA/MCA Training
We offer the full compliment of practical sailing courses: Yachtmaster Coastal Preparatory Yachtmaster Offshore Preparatory We also offer shore based courses in: VHF (DSC) 1st Aid Radar
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