ADVANCED COURSES

OFFICER OF THE WATCH (OOW)

OOW 3000t

The OOW modules provide an introduction into the world of radar, ship construction and stability, all types of radio, leadership and advanced sea survival.

Required training for OOW (Yachts) less than 3000gt:

  • General Ship Knowledge (GSK)
  • Navigation and Radar including ARPA (N&R)
  • Advanced Sea Survival
  • Human Elements of Leadership and Management at Operational level (HELM)
Ancillary courses/certificates required:
  • MCA approved Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)
  • Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)
  • STCW Basic Safety Training
PYT offers the GSK, N&R, HELM and Advances Sea Survival as a package at both PYT Durban and PYT Cape venues. These modules run over a period of 5 weeks. Individual modules may be attended in order to suit individual time constraints.
GMDSS can be booked directly with SAMTRA in Simons Town or Unicorn Shipping in Durban.

It requires a lot of effort from you the candidate and when you are successful, a professional interview (MCA oral) will complete your OOW safari.

We will assist you in achieving these lofty goals through our lecturers experience, great learning facilities and a keen interest in your own personal achievements. WE are committed to helping you meet your expectations.

NOTE: All of the requirements for the issue of certificates of competence for the yachting code are contained in the MCA document MSN 1858 which is available on the MCA website. www.MCGA.gov.uk

A PYT course completion certificate is issued to all candidates after the successful completion of modules presented by ourselves.

REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER OF THE WATCH (OOW) YACHTS

  • 3 Years signed on a crew list.
  • IYT Master of Yachts Limited or RYA Yachtmaster Offshore.
  • MCA Survival Module (Yachts).
  • GMDSS Certificate.
  • Navigation Radar and ARPA
  • General Ship Knowledge.
  • Human Elements Leadership and Management at operational level (HELM)
  • Efficient Deckhand Certificate (from July 2013).
  • Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)
  • Oral exam preparation recommended.
  • MCA Oral Examination.

In general a candidate should be able to start at any point of the cycle and attend the entire course.

Examinations apply to all modules for which certificates are issued. MCA certificates are issued to candidates who pass the GSK and Navigation and Radar modules and are valid for a period of 3 years. GSK and Navigation and Radar examinations are sourced and marked in the UK. The Navigation and Radar course requires the candidate to be certified competent in the use of the equipment. Please note, entry to the final exam is conditional upon the achievement of a satisfactory standard in the internal assessment components.

Note: from January 2017, an EDH certificate must have been issued at least 18 months prior to the issue of your Certificate of Competency.

Price List
Product Name (Product Code) Price
OFFICER OF THE WATCH (OOW) (inclu. all Modules) (MCA-OOW-F-002) USD 6,350.00
GENERAL SHIP KNOWLEDGE (GSK) (OOW-GSK-M-005) USD 1,575.00
NAVIGATION & RADAR (OOW-N&R-M-002) USD 3,570.00
PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN FAST RESCUE BOATS (RESTRICTED) (OOW-PSCRB-M-004) USD 840.00
HUMAN ELEMENT LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT (HELM) (OOW-HELM-M-005) USD 840.00
Course Dates
Please select the Start Date when making Enquiries / Bookings
Name Dates Year Course Venue
OFFICER OF THE WATCH (OOW) (inclu. all Modules) (Durban) 27 May – 28 Jun 2024 Durban
2 Sep – 4 Oct 2024 Durban
21 Oct – 22 Nov 2024 Durban
OFFICER OF THE WATCH (OOW) (inclu. all Modules) (Cape Town) 26 Feb – 04 Apr 2024 CAPE
08 Apr – 11 May 2024 CAPE
20 May – 22 Jun 2024 CAPE
01 Jul – 03 Aug 2024 CAPE
12 Aug – 14 Sep 2024 CAPE
23 Sep – 26 Oct 2024 CAPE
04 Nov – 07 Dec 2024 CAPE
GENERAL SHIP KNOWLEDGE (GSK) (Durban) 15 – 19 Apr 2024 Durban
3 – 7 June 2024 Durban
9 – 13 Sep 2024 Durban
28 Oct – 1 Nov 2024 Durban
GENERAL SHIP KNOWLEDGE (GSK) (Cape Town) 20 – 24 May 2024 Cape
01 -05 Jul 2024 Cape
12 – 16 Aug 2024 Cape
23 – 27 Sep 2024 Cape
04 – 08 Nov 2024 Cape
NAVIGATION & RADAR (Durban) 22 Apr – 10 May 2024 Durban
10 – 28 Jun 2024 Durban
16 Sep – 4 Oct 2024 Durban
4 – 22 Nov 2024 Durban
NAVIGATION & RADAR (Cape Town) 27 May – 14 Jun 2024 CAPE
08 -26 Jul 2024 CAPE
19 Aug – 06 Sep 2024 CAPE
30 Sep – 18 Oct 2024 CAPE
11 – 29 Nov 2024 CAPE
PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN FAST RESCUE BOATS (RESTRICTED) (Durban) 29 Feb – 2 Mar 2024 Durban
11 – 13 Apr 2024 Durban
30 May – 1 Jun 2024 Durban
5 – 7 Sep 2024 Durban
24 – 26 Oct 2024 Durban
PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN FAST RESCUE BOATS (RESTRICTED) (Cape Town) 09 -11 May 2024 CAPE
20 – 22 Jun 2024 CAPE
01 – 03 Aug 2024 CAPE
12 – 14 Sep 2024 CAPE
24-26 Oct 2024 CAPE
05 – 07 Dec 2024 CAPE
HUMAN ELEMENT LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT (HELM) (Durban) 26 – 28 Feb 2024 Durban
8 – 10 Apr 2024 Durban
27 – 29 May 2024 Durban
2 – 4 Sep 2024 Durban
21 – 23 Oct 2024 Durban
HUMAN ELEMENT LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT (HELM) (Cape Town) 25 – 27 Mar 2024 CAPE
06 – 08 May 2024 CAPE
17 – 19 Jun 2024 CAPE
29 -31 Jul 2024 CAPE
09 – 11 Sep 2024 CAPE
21-23 Oct 2024 CAPE
02 – 04 Dec 2024 CAPE