RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling

Preparation

• Launching and recovering
• Safety equipment
• Pre start checks
• Fuel tank
• Lines and fenders

Boat Handling

• Starting and stopping
• Effects of current or tide
• High and low speed manoeuvring
• Propeller control
• Anchoring
• Man overboard
• Use of kill cord
• Steering controls, securing to a buoy
• Leaving and coming along side
• Being towed
• Basic knowledge of GPS

Theory and Background

• Types of craft and engines
• Weather
• Maintenance checks
• Emergency action
• IRPCS (International Regulations to Prevent Collision at Sea)
• Ropework
• Awareness of other water users

These Come Free With This Course With Us

Once you have completed your RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course you can apply for your Powerboat International Certificate of Competence (ICC) 

How to Apply

• Complete your RYA Powerboat Level 2 Powerboat Course
• Photo copy your Licence
• Download your ICC Application Form OR ask your instructor for one from our office
• Passport Size photo of yourself with your name on the back of it for identification

What to send to the RYA

• Photocopy of your Powerboat Level 2 Licence
• Completed ICC Application Form
• Passport photo
• Proof of Nationality (photocopy of your Passport)
• payment for the ICC licence stated on the ICC Application Form

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Example of the Licence

Useful Publication for ICC Applications

Addition training you will need to have completed before applying;

• Professional Practices and Responsibilities
• RYA Sea Servival or STCW Personal Servival Techniques (PST)
• RYA First Aid or STCW Elementary First Aid or Work Place Emergency First Aid Work (EFAW) Level 2
• RYA VHF/GMDSS Marine Sort Range Radio – Classroom or RYA VHF/GMDSS Marine Sort Range Radio – Online

Medical and Fitness Assessment

In addition to these courses you will need to complete or have an up-to date medical fitness less than one year old either an

Medical Form Downloads & Information

ML5 Medical Fitness

• This can be complete by your local GP Download the most up-to date ML5 Medical Report Form
• This is valid for working vessels up to 60 nautical miles from a safe haven

OR

ENG1 Medical Fitness

• Can only be completed by MCA Approved Doctors. Download A list of UK MCA Approved Doctors
• This is valid for working on vessels in any categories of waters
• This is only valid for 3 years

Medical referrals

If you are submitting an ML5 Medical Report Form and Certificate and the Doctor has entered any ticks within the sections 1-9 or comments in section 9, your medical will need to be referred to the MCA, and they will NOT accept any medicals which are more than one year old. Please contact the RYA Certification Department for further details on 023 8060 4146.

If your medical fitness certificate has a restriction you may not be able to hold a commercial endorsement. If you are considering a seagoing career the RYA and Maritime and Coastguard Agency strongly advise that you undergo a medical or sight test, which includes testing of colour and visual acuity, before starting training.

Once you have complete all of the above

Send the following items to:

RYA Certification, RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, Hampshire SO31 4YA:

• Your original RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
• Your Professional Practices and Responsibilities certificate
• A commercial endorsement application form
• Your original, completed ML5 or ENG1 medical fitness form (They can only accept the latest version of the ML5 form less than one year old)
• A copy of your RYA Sea Servival or STCW Personal Servival Techniques (PST)
• A copy of your RYA Marine Radio SRC Certificate or other acceptable GMDSS Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate.
• A passport sized photo with your name on the back
• The application fee stated on the commercial endorsement application form

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Re-validating your commercial endorsement

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.

If you are unable to prove the requisite sea service but are able to demonstrate that during at least half of the five year period you have been employed on duties closely associated with the management and operation of one or more of the appropriate types of vessels, you may have your certificate considered for revalidation.

Download Commercial Endorsement Re-validation Form