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General Information
Q:Are there typical requirements, personally and professionally, to be able to achieve a Yacht Engineer License ?
A:
The easy answer is NO, just determination and dedication.
However, specific eleigibility requirements do have to be met.
Click on the "training tab", followed by the "engineering tab" and read the information there. Then further click on the "introduction tab" and "eligibility tab", reading each information block in turn, for further detailed infomation.
Click on the "training tab", followed by the "MCA tab", followed by the "certification and licenses tab" and view the information regarding individual licenses.
 
Q:What different licenses exist ?
A:
Click on the "training tab", followed by the "MCA tab", followed by the "certification and licenses tab" and view the necessary details.
Click on the "training tab", followed by the "engineering tab", followed by the "certification route and limitations tab" and view the specific details of each license and its limitations.
Q:Where and how can I find an approved medical practitioner to provide me with a medical fitness certificate ?
A:
Go to the MCA website www.mcga.gov.uk
Click on the Seafarer Information tab on side column;
Click on the Seafarer Training link;
Click on the Information link;
Click on the Engineering link at the end of information;
Click on the MGN-91 link
Q:How often will I need to obtain a medical fitness certificate ?
A:
The requirements are dependent upon the age of the candidate:-
a) under 18 years of age - every year;
b) between 18 and 40 years of age - every five years;
c) over 40 years of age - every two years.
Q:What is a Master ?
A:
The Master is the owners legal representative on board a sea going vessel.
He or she is given the title of Captain.
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