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MIN 543 (M) - Sea service verification on large yachts
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
MIN 543 (M) Sea service verification on large yachts
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The MCA requires evidence of qualifying sea service in support of seafarer’s applications for a notice of eligibility (NoE) or for the renewal of a certificate of competency, to be in the form of a correctly completed sea service testimonial (SST), signed by a responsible person and verified in accordance with the provisions of this notice.
In addition to direct applications, the MCA has previously delegated authority for verification of sea service to the Professional Yachting Association (PYA) and to Nautilus International (Nautilus) for their members. This notice formalises this arrangement and gives notice that all seafarers employed in the large yacht sector, irrespective of their individual membership of any organisation or association, must have their sea service verified by one of these organisations prior to submitting this information to the MCA. Failure to do this will cause severe processing delays of around 160 days.
This document provides further information for obtaining sea service verification from approved organisations other than the MCA for seafarers in the large yacht sector.
Notice to all owners, masters, officers and crews of commercially and privately operated yachts and sail training vessels, and those concerned with maritime training.
This notice should be read with MSN 1858, MSN 1859, MSN 1861 and MIN 524. This MIN expires 28 March 2022.
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Sea Service Verification on Large Yachts: MIN 543 (M)
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has now published MIN 543 (M): Sea Service Verification on Large Yachts, outlining revised arrangements for the verification of Sea Service Testimonials (SST) for seafarers working on large yachts.
The MCA requires evidence of qualifying sea service in support of seafarer’s applications for a Notice of Eligibility (NoE) or for the renewal of a Certificate of Competency (CoC), and as well as direct applications to MCA, this formalises authority for verification via Nautilus International (Nautilus) and the Professional Yachting Association (PYA).
MIN 543 (M) formalises this arrangement whereby all seafarers employed in the large yacht sector, whether members or not, must have their sea service verified by either Nautilus or PYA before submitting this information to the MCA, otherwise you can expect processing delays of around 160 days.
MIN 543 (M): Sea Service Verification on Large Yachts
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- Moscow Yacht Show 2018
The Moscow Boat Show 2018 took place from the 1st to the 3rd of June, 2018
Moscow Yacht Show 2018 , organized in the best yacht club of the Russian capital Royal Yacht Club, finished successfully. Despite the changeable weather from June 1 to 3 all three days of the exhibition were filled with events.
A lot of customers came to the show.
The following models were presented:
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September 17 was marked by meeting of the UFI Executive Committee. During the event, the Committe approved the admission of Crocus Expo IEC as a full member of UFI in categories of “Exhibition Organizers” and “Exhibition Centres. Moscow Boat Show has been granted the status of “UFI Approved Event”.
Moscow Boat Show
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry is the association of trade show organizers, fairground owners, national and international associations of the exhibition industry, and its partners. As of 2012, it has 608 members in 224 cities from 86 countries covering 6 continents. The association members are responsible for the management and operation of over 4 500 profile events. The association represents more than 1 000 000 of exhibitors and more than 150 000 000 visitors.
The Crocus Expo Exhibition Centre is a listed member of the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC), the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs, the Guild of Exhibition and Fair Operators by the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Donald Tramp fund has awarded Crocus Expo IEC Diamond Excellence Award.
Crocus Expo IEC is an ideal venue for running of large international and national exhibitions of different profile including congress events, conferences and scientific symposiums.About 50% of all exhibition events of Moscow take place in Crocus Expo and average exposition space load comprises 85%.
Moscow Boat Show provides the perfect platform from which to preview new products, evaluate market trends, and establish long-lasting and commercially profitable partnerships. Despite the dynamic changes taking place in Russia and the rapid growth of the yachting sector, the show continues to complement and reflect the industry’s demand and is a promotional opportunity not to be missed!
The exposition space will increase up to 45 000 sq m in 2013. More than 350 Russian and foreign companies will participate in the show. The scale of the project confirms confident positions of its positive development.
Moscow Boat Show is the largest project in Russia presenting all the best in the world of yachting. The exhibition annually shows high level of attendance and has already proved as significant and noteworthy event in the world of yachts and boats.
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The MCA requires evidence of qualifying sea service in support of seafarer's applications for a notice of eligibility (NoE) or for the renewal of a certificate of competency, to be in the...
1.4 The MCA requires sea service testimonials (SSTs) submitted for the issue of a Notice of Eligibility and for re-validation of an existing Certificate of Competency to be verified by a...
The guide supplements the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's (MCA) Marine Information Note (MIN) 543 (M), which describes the arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector. That notice formalises arrangements for delegating authority for verification of sea service to Nautilus for its members.
Last Update: 10/05/2023 Verification Forms & Guidelines Learn everything you need to know about these essential forms for Deck, Engineering, Interior. (sea service testimonial, sea service record, seatime, logs, log forms, logbook, watchkeeping, miles)
2.1 All yacht service must be submitted in the form of either; yacht service testimonials (Annex A) supported by a Discharge book or an MCA approved log book. This must include a...
€50 (minimum 2) For non-members Become a member or buy the service Sea Service Verification The PYA is authorised by the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) and by Transport Malta to verify yacht sea service testimonials for all yacht crew worldwide.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has now published MIN 543 (M): Sea Service Verification on Large Yachts, outlining revised arrangements for the verification of Sea Service Testimonials (SST) for seafarers working on large yachts.
The signed testimonial should be scanned and emailed back to the Union for verification. Sea and onboard service form; The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Marine Professional yacht services Information Note (MIN) 543 (M) describes the arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
The Voice of professional yacht crew worldwide. Run by yachting professionals, for yachting professionals since 1991. The Professional Yachting Association offers MCA compliant sea service verification, career advice, and yacht rating certification for members. Join our association and gain access to industry events, networking opportunities ...
The signed testimonial should be scanned and emailed back to the Union for verification. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Marine Information Note (MIN) 543 (M) describes the revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
Each seafarer who serves on board a yacht is entitled to request a Sea Service Testimonial from the Captain. A Sea Service Testimonial [SST] provides documented evidence of a seafarer's time on board, as well as any standby time, shipyard service and actual time at sea.
The move is a temporary step to ensure continued service during the Covid-19 pandemic to yacht crew who require sea-time verification for certificates of competency and to assist the MCA with the revalidation process. Yacht members can now send Nautilus a signed and stamped scanned copy of testimonials via email. Nautilus will verify the ...
The guide supplements the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's (MCA) Marine Information Note (MIN) 543 (M), which describes the arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector. That notice formalises arrangements for delegating authority for verification of sea service to Nautilus for its members.
The testimonial form used should contain all necessary information, i.e. details of the yacht, legible signatory's contact details, breakdown of service time (days at sea, standby, shipyard, and watchkeeping, where applicable) MIN 543 (M) - Sea service verification on large yachts
The testimonial should not be self-signed. It should be signed as per MCA MIN 543. Request read the back links for clarifications on definitions of sea service: DENSITY ENDS - TIPS on testimonials. ENGINEERS - Tips on testimonials updated! TESTIMONIAL FORMS ON YACHT SERVER . Adorn Testimonial - Deep Service My for Master or Deck Officers ...
The MIN outlines the requirements for the individual CoCs: OOW Unlimited - 36 months of seagoing service, which includes six months engaged in bridge watchkeeping duties in vessels (including yachts) of more than 24m or more than 80gt. Chief Mate Unlimited - 18 months of seagoing service as a deck officer while holding an OOW Unlimited CoC ...
The PYA would like to advise all seafarers that the MCA has published MIN 543 to implement new arrangements for the verification of Sea Service Testimonials (SSTs) in the yachting sector. The MCA is transferring the task of verifying SSTs from their own staff to an approved 'Verifying Organisation', which the PYA has been since 1994 - when it ...
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Yacht Charter & Superyacht News > Megayacht Mangusta 165. Megayacht Mangusta 165. March 28, 2012. Written by Zuzana Bednarova. This image is featured as part of the article Maxi-Open Mangusta Yachts presented at Boat Shows in Palm Beach and Moscow. Megayacht Mangusta 165.
The PYA is authorised by the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) and by Transport Malta to verify yacht sea service testimonials for all yacht crew worldwide. Learn more Career Advice Support and Advice are available to members and potential new members to provide professional advice and one-to-one support to seafarers in yachting. Learn more
The Moscow Boat Show 2018 took place from the 1st to the 3rd of June, 2018
The exhibition annually shows high level of attendance and has already proved as significant and noteworthy event in the world of yachts and boats. Please contact CharterWorld - the luxury yacht charter specialist - for more on superyacht news item "UFI approval for Moscow Boat Show".