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Commercial Endorsement of Certificates of Competency for passenger boat license requirements
Revision of information contained in Training Notice 21 – 3 issued 14-4-21
Following further clarification from the Marine Surveyors Office in the Department of Transport we have been informed that RYA Certificates of Competency along with certain other UK issued ancillary certification issued prior to 31 – 12 – 20 will continue to be accepted for Commercial Endorsement.
RYA Certificates of Competency along with certain other UK issued ancillary certification issued on or after 1 – 1 – 21 cannot be accepted for Commercial Endorsement at this time.
A document detailing the list of currently valid Certificates of Competency and ancillary qualifications eligible for Commercial Endorsements is available here and a full guide to commercial endorsements for passenger boat licences is available here.
Commercial Endorsements of RYA personal proficiency certificates issued prior to 31 – 12 - 20 may continue to be re-validated using the usual application process.
Any changes to syllabus, law or influences that effect training centres, clubs and classes will be posted as OFFICIAL Notices or TRAINING NOTICES and listed here.