What is a commercial endorsement?
What is a commercial endorsement?
In short: A commercial insurance endorsement is a document attached to your insurance policy that adds, removes, or changes your coverage in some type or fashion.
What do you need for a commercial endorsement?
To obtain commercial endorsement of your certificate you will be required to provide;
- Your original certificate.
- A commercial endorsement application form.
- An original ENG1 or ML5 Medical certificate (if you plan to work offshore in Cat 1 or 0 waters then you must have an ENG1).
- A copy of your RYA Sea Survival Certificate.
What is the difference between Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean?
A Yachtmaster Offshore is qualified to skipper a vessel of the same size up to 150 miles from a safe haven. Yachtmaster Ocean extends the Yachtmaster Offshore qualification and qualifies the holder to skipper a vessel of the same size and up to 200gt anywhere in the World.
What can you do with a Yachtmaster?
The holder of a Yachtmaster qualification can skipper a yacht, lead the crew and deal with both plain sailing and emergencies. Navigation, pilotage, weather, collision avoidance and seamanship are all covered in detail in the syllabus.
Does RYA Yachtmaster expire?
RYA Instructor qualifications are valid for five years, at which point you need to revalidate in order to retain the qualification and continue teaching.
What is a Yachtmaster certificate?
A Yachtmaster qualification is a certificate of competence of the ability to handle either a sailing boat or motor boat (as endorsed) in certain prescribed conditions.
How long does a commercial endorsement last?
All commercial endorsements must be revalidated every five years by proving at least 150 days of actual sea service on appropriate vessels during the previous five years, and be in possession of a valid medical fitness certificate.
What does Yachtmaster Offshore allow you to do?
The Yachtmaster Offshore certificate allows the holder to skipper a sailing vessel up to 24 meters in length to 150 miles from a safe haven. The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification is recognised worldwide and is seen as the benchmark in professional sailing.
How hard is the Yachtmaster exam?
To achieve the qualification you need to pass a practical on the water exam that can last for up to 12 hours. That is correct – a 12 hour exam! The exam can be tough and stressful. To be successful a Yachtmaster Offshore candidate you must be able to not only cope with plain sailing but also with demanding situations.
What is a Yachtmaster qualification?
The RYA Yachtmaster qualification is a maritime certificate of competence, a driving license so to speak. Once qualified as an RYA Yachtmaster, it allows the holder to take charge (skipper) a vessel up to 24 meters in length on a coastal, offshore or ocean passage.
What is a Yachtmaster license?
The IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Offshore certificate is a recreational certificate of competency to command sailing and/or power vessels up to 24 metres in length up to 150 nm offshore.
How long is a Yachtmaster valid?
All Yachtmaster certificates must be renewed every 5 years, and for this you must be in the possession or justify the following aspects. Follow these steps to renew your Yachtmaster : Shipments of the last 5 years, dates and data of the companies you have been working with.