Pathways​​

There are various maritime certificates available to progress yourself through your career. Below is a brief overview of the most prominent ones. We are continually updating our guidance section, so check back regularly for more resources.

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Yachts

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1. Deck Officers:

   • Officer of the Watch (OOW) Yachts: Requires specific training and sea service on yachts. Certification limits apply based on vessel size.

   • Chief Mate Yachts: Requires additional courses beyond OOW but no extra sea service, focusing on vessels up to 3000 GT.

   • Master (Captain) Yachts: Highest rank for yachts, with specific certification for different vessel sizes, such as less than 500 GT or up to 3000 GT​.

2. Engineering Officers:

   • Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW) Small Vessels (SV): CoC for vessels less than 9,000 kW, less than 3,00GT

   • Chief Engineer Small Vessels (SV): CoC for small vessels less than 3000 kW and less than 500 GT, or up to 9000 kW and 3000 GT with varying service requirements.

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Commercial (Merchant Navy and Fishing)

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Merchant Navy:

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1. Deck Officers:

   • Officer of the Watch (OOW): Requires STCW training, seagoing service, and completion of specific courses.

   • Chief Mate: Progression from OOW, additional training, and sea service.

   • Master (Captain): Highest rank, requiring extensive sea service, advanced courses, and an oral examination​.

2. Engineering Officers:

   • Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW): Entry-level engineering position with specific STCW training.

   • Second Engineer: Requires experience as EOOW and further training.

   • Chief Engineer: Highest engineering rank, needing significant sea service and advanced courses​.

3. Ratings:

   • Roles include deck and engine room ratings, requiring basic STCW training and sea service. Ratings can advance to officer positions through additional training and experience​.

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Fishing Vessels:

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1. Deck Officers:

   • Similar structure to merchant navy with OOW, Chief Mate, and Master positions, but tailored to fishing operations.

2. Engineering Officers:

   • Follows a similar pathway as the merchant navy but focuses on fishing vessel-specific operations​.