| Q: | Who is the MCA ? |
| A: | The MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency) is responsible throughout the United Kingdom for implementing the Government''''s Safety Policy. That includes coordinating search and rescue at sea, through Her Majesty''''s Coastguard, and checking that vessels comply with UK and International Safety Rules.
The MCA works to prevent the loss of lives along the coastline and at sea, in order to ensure that ships are safe and to prevent coastal pollution.
The MCA are also responsible for all licensing requirements on red ensign vessels. |
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| Q: | What is a red ensign vessel ? |
| A: | Traditionally a red ensign vessel was a merchant ship registered in any one of the UK Commonwealth or Dependent Countries. Nowadays, the term "red ensign vessel" refers to any vessel, including yachts, which come under the Administration of the MCA. |
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| Q: | What are the mandatory requirements for Yacht and Marine Engineers ? |
| A: | To view the specific mandatory and general eligibility requirements, click on the "training tab" followed by the "engineering tab", to read the requirements, followed by the "introduction tab", to read the eligibility.
To view details of specific eligibilty requirements, click on the "training tab" followed by the "MCA tab", followed by the "certificates and licenses tab" to read the requirements specific to each certificate of competency.
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| Q: | What is the difference between engineer classes Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 ? |
| A: | To view the difference between the MCA Yacht Engineer Licenses and the specific limitations of each licence click on the "training tab'''', followed by the "engineering tab", followed by the "certification route and limitations tab", to read the specific details. |
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| Q: | Who is the SQA ? |
| A: | SQA refers to the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
This body administers the Yacht Engineer written exams on behalf of the MCA.
The written examinations are held at SQA approved examination centres in the United Kingdom or by special arrangement at SQA approved Overseas Centres. |
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