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MCA Boatmaster Prep Course Tier 1

5 days- £950

The MCA Boatmaster License is required by:

  • Master of commercial vessels operating on inland and near coastal waters carrying more than 12 passengers.

  • Master of Class IV, Class V, and passenger ships (i.e. commercial vessels carrying more than 12 passengers) operating in UK Category A, B, C, and D Waters and/or coastal waters within 5 miles of shore and 15 miles of departure or arrival port

  • Master of freight ships and workboats operating in Category A, B, C, D Waters and/or coastal waters within 5 miles of shore and 15 miles of departure or arrival port.

There are 4 Levels of MCA Boatmaster License, (BML). The 2 National licenses can be used throughout the UK, The two restricted licenses are tied to a particular port, e.g. River Clyde, Loch Ness, Oban

Please use this link for information on how to convert from other MCA & Fishing qualifications:

A workboat, tied up to a harbour wall

Given our commitment to keep prices as low as possible, we reserve the right to cancel & reschedule any course where minimum numbers are not reached

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