To apply for your Notice of Eligibility, if it is your first application for a Certificate of Competency, you need to submit the following original documents by post to the MCA: ⁃ Personal Survival Techniques ⁃ Fire prevention and fire fighting ⁃ Elementary first aid ⁃ Personal safety and social responsibility ⁃ Proficiency in survivalContinue reading “What documents do you need to submit for your Notice of Eligibility and Certificate of Competency?”
Category Archives: Becoming a Deck Officer
What is the pathway to become a Deck Officer in the Merchant Navy?
To become a Deck Officer, you need to complete a UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved course. A cadetship for an Officer of the Watch Unlimited Certificate of Competency – this is essentially your license to drive ships! Starting a UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) cadetship involves several steps: 1. Ensure you meetContinue reading “What is the pathway to become a Deck Officer in the Merchant Navy?”
New Facebook group launched!
We have launched our new Facebook group, the UK Deck Cadet Support page. The purpose of this group is to support UK Cadets embarking on their UK Deck Cadetship journey to support each other. It doesn’t matter if you’re thinking of joining the Merchant Navy and have questions on how to get a Cadetship, aboutContinue reading “New Facebook group launched!”
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