UNDER 16.5M SKIPPERS' TICKET

Under 16.5m Skippers Ticket

The <16.5m skippers ticket will entitle the holder to skipper a UK-registered commercial fishing vessel of less than 16.5 metres. The MCA have advised that it will become a mandatory requirement for all skippers of vessels under 16.5m to hold the full qualification.

To qualify to complete the <16.5m Skippers Ticket you must already hold Basic First Aid, Basic Fire Fighting, Health & Safety for New Entrants, Safety Awareness and Risk Assessment. You must be able to confirm a minimum of 6 months sea time from the date of completion of your Safety Awareness course, and for the 2/5 day Navigation and Watchkeeping you must be able to confirm 18 months sea time.

There are two levels of certification:

Fishing up to 20 miles

  • 1 day VHF/GMDSS Short Range Certificate
  • 1 day Intermediate Stability Awareness
  • 2 day Engineering Watchkeeping
  • 2 day Navigation & Watchkeeping

Fishing Beyond 20 miles

  • 1 day VHF/GMDSS Short Range Certificate
  • 1 day Intermediate Stability Awareness
  • 5 day Engineering Watchkeeping
  • 5 day Navigation & Watchkeeping

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