Master (200 / 500 / 3000 GT) Certificate of Competency Training Courses

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About Master (200 / 500 / 3000 GT) Certificate of Competency

Master (200 / 500 / 3000 GT) Certificate of Competency sits on the deck officer progression, the qualification or exam-preparation route that moves a deck crew member up towards their next Certificate of Competency. It's currently listed with 21 providers in the YachtSync directory, including Maritime Professional Training (MPT). Eligibility depends on the sea time and prior tickets you already hold, so confirm the exact requirements with the provider before booking.

Duration

Weeks to months of preparation; extensive sea time required

Validity

5 years (revalidation required)

Issued by

MCA (UK) / USCG (US)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Master 500 GT certificate?

Master (200 / 500 / 3000 GT) Certificate of Competency is a qualification or exam-preparation course on the deck officer ladder, part of the route towards a higher deck Certificate of Competency (CoC).

How much sea time is needed for Master 3000 GT?

Deck crew working towards their next rank, from deckhand up through OOW, Chief Mate and Master, take this depending on where they sit on the ladder already. Exact eligibility depends on sea time and existing tickets.

What exams does the Master CoC require?

Format and length vary by provider, from short orals-prep intensives to longer written-exam or full-time courses. Compare listings for the delivery style and pace that suits you.

Can I use a USCG Master certificate in UK waters?

The YachtSync training directory lists deck training providers by location and course type.

Schools offering this course

21 providers in the YachtSync directory

Maritime Professional Training (MPT)🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale, United States Maritime School of the West Indies (MSWI)🇸🇽 Cole Bay, Sint Maarten Maritime Institute (Training Resources Maritime Institute / TRLMI)🇺🇸 San Diego, United States Confident Captain / Ocean Pros🇺🇸 Newport, United States Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS West)🇺🇸 Seattle, United States Professional Yachtmaster Training (PYT)🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa Superyacht Crew Academy (Sydney Maritime Institute)🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia Flying Fish Australia🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia Galileo Maritime Academy🇹🇭 Phuket, Thailand Crew Training Solutions (CTS) Naples🇮🇹 Naples, Italy VMByachts RYA Training Centre🇮🇹 Viareggio, Italy Metropolitan College Superyacht Academy🇬🇷 Piraeus (Athens), Greece SSM Training Centre (Split Ship Management)🇭🇷 Split, Croatia Diverso Impex Maritime Training Center🇭🇷 Split, Croatia MaritimeMT🇲🇹 Birzebbugia (Hal Far), Malta XONE Superyacht Academy (Malta)🇲🇹 Pieta, Malta XONE Superyacht Academy (Turkey) / Yeni Vira Superyacht & Sailing Academy🌐 Gocek (Fethiye), Turkey Crew Training Solutions🇪🇸 Palma de Mallorca, Spain SeaRegs Training🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom South West Maritime Academy🇬🇧 Cromhall, United Kingdom UKSA (United Kingdom Sailing Academy)🇬🇧 Cowes, United Kingdom

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