Guidance

MCA approved nautical colleges, yacht deck and small vessel engineer training providers

How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
7 July 2023
Last updated
230 JulyJanuary 20242025 — See all updates

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MCA approved Nautical Colleges, Yacht and Small Vessel Engineering Training providers

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Seafarers are required to undergo various types of training to meet the requirements for obtaining Certificates of Competency (CoCs). You must complete this training at an MCA approved training provider.

Long courses lead to the issuance of a UK CoC and an academic qualification. The MCA approves both Nautical Colleges and Yacht or Small Vessel Training Providers to deliver these long courses.

Each approved Nautical College and Yacht or Small Vessel Training Provider offers multiple course options, varying by discipline (Deck, Engineering or Electro-Technology) and level of academic qualification (Honours Degree, Foundation Degree, Scottish Professional Diploma, Advanced Certificate, etc.).

For more information on the courses offered by each Nautical College or Yacht or Small Vessel Training Provider, visit their website or contact them directly using the details in this guidance.

This guidance should be read with MSN 1856 - Amendment 1, MSN 1857 - Amendment 1, MSN 1858 - Amendment 1 and MSN 1904.

Updates to this page

Published 7 July 2023
Last updated 230 JulyJanuary 2024 2025 + show all updates

  1. Scottish Maritime Academy (at NE Scotland College) added as a MCA approved Small Vessel Engineering Training provider.

  2. Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) removed.

  4. University of Gibraltar has been added as a MCA-approved nautical college.

  6. Update of approved colleges/training providers including contact details.

  8. First published.

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