| Overseas Qualification |
Code |
Country |
Full S/R |
| Royal Yachting Association (CERTIFICATES RECEIVED OVERSEAS ONLY) |
| RYA Sail Cruising & Yachtmaster |
G1504 |
EU |
Y |
| RYA Motor Cruising Scheme |
G18/03 |
EU |
Y |
| RYA Powerboating / Old Sportsboat (Using E.U. Resolution 40) |
G20/--- |
EU |
Y |
| RYA Coastal Skipper |
|
EU |
Y |
| RYA Competent Crew (Sail Only) |
|
EU |
Y |
| RYA Day Skipper (Both Theory & Practical) |
|
EU |
Y |
| RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore [Certificate of Competence] |
|
EU |
Y |
| International Certificate of Competency (Refer to Skills Recognition International Certificate of Competency) |
|
EU |
Y |
International Certificate for Operator of Pleasure Craft (Refer to Skills Recognition International Certificate of Competency)
|
|
EU |
Y |
| Certificate of Competence 'Helmsman's (Overseas) Certificate of Competence |
|
EU |
Y |
| RYA National Powerboat Certificate Level II |
|
EU |
Y |
| RYA National Powerboat Certificate Level II (Conducted at Royal Navy HMS establishments) |
|
EU |
Y |
| RYA / DOT Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shore-based Course |
|
EU |
N |
| RYA National Dayboat Proficiency scheme |
G4/78 |
EU |
N |
| Mediterranean Cruising Association |
| Certificate of Competence 'The Helmsman's (Overseas) Certificate of Competence (Skipper)' |
|
EU |
Y |
| MCA The Mediterranean Cruising Association 'Certificate of Competence' |
|
UK |
Y |
| British Water Ski Federation |
| Ski Boat Driver Award (Meets RYA Level III and Res. 40 I.C.C.) |
|
UK/EU |
Y |
| Royal National Lifeboat Institution |
| Atlantic 21 / 75 lifeboat course |
|
UK |
Y |
| Sub Aqua Association |
| Basic Boat Handler |
|
UK |
N |
| New Zealand |
| NZ Boatmaster Certificate Course with Gold Star Stamp (100hrs) |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Day Skipper Certificate Course plus practical boat assessment |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Coastal Skipper |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Ocean Yachtmaster |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency Master of Pleasure Yacht Coastal |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Skipper of a Coastal Fishing Boat |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Inshore Fishing Skipper |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Inshore Launchmaster |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Local Launch Operator |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Commercial Launchmaster |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Chief Mate |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Master (yacht < 500gt.) |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Master (yacht) |
|
NZ |
Y |
| RNZ Coast Guard Federation (Inc.) Master of a Pleasure Yacht -Ocean (Certificate of Competency) |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Qualified Fishing Deckhand |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Boatmaster Certificate Course |
|
NZ |
Y |
| Yachtmaster Grade 1(Certificate not being issued now. The certificate above has taken its place) |
|
NZ |
N |
| Master of a Small Commercial Dive Boat |
|
NZ |
N |
| Israel |
Department of Small Craft - Small Craft Authorisation Certification Grade - 20; 21; 30; 40; 50 & 60
|
|
IL |
Y |
Department of Small Craft - Small Craft Authorisation Certification Grade - 11; 12 & 13
|
|
IL |
N |
| Italy |
| 'Patente Di Abilitazione Al Comando Di Unita Da Diporto' Skipper's Ticket up to 24m without shore limits [Ocean Yachtmaster Level] |
|
ITA |
Y |
| Patente di Abilitazione per le Imbarcazioni Da Diporto" translates as "Recreational Boat License/Permit/Qualification |
|
ITA |
Y |
| Coast Line Fisherman - Marine Fisherman |
|
ITA |
N |
| Hong Kong |
| Merchant shipping Ordinance Chap 281 Hong Kong |
|
HK |
Y |
| Pleasure Vessel Operator (Grade 1 & 2 from 1/12/2006) |
|
HK |
Y |
| Pleasure Vessel Certificate of Competency (Master Grade I) |
|
HK |
N |
| Pleasure Vessel Certificate of Competency (Master Grade II) |
|
HK |
N |
| United Kingdom |
| UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency - Seafarer Standards Branch [The Merchant Shipping (Training & Certification) Regulations 1997] Officer of the Watch; Chief Mate |
|
UK |
Y |
| Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign Going Vessel |
|
UK |
Y |
| Certificate of Competency as Master of a Pleasure Yacht (Coastal) issued by Ministry of Transport U.K. |
|
UK |
Y |
| Boatmaster's Licence (U.K. Dept. of Transport) |
|
UK |
Y |
| Department of Transport 'Boatman's Licence' 1993 ONWARDS |
|
UK |
Y |
| BSAC / CDA Boat Handling ["Seamanship for Divers"] |
|
UK |
Y |
| BSAC / CDA Diver Coxswain |
|
UK |
Y |
| BSAC / CDA Approved Boat Handling Instructor |
|
UK |
Y |
| MCA The Mediterranean Cruising Association 'Certificate of Competence' |
|
UK |
Y |
| Department of Transport 'Boatman's Licence' UP TO 1993 |
|
UK |
N |
| Certificate of Efficiency as Lifeboatman |
|
UK |
N |
| Certificate of Competency as A.B. |
|
UK |
N |
| Certificate of Efficiency as Lifeboatman (Ministry of Transport) |
|
UK |
N |
| Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain (OPITO approved) |
|
UK |
N |
| South Africa |
| Ski-Boat from Certificate of Competency via Department of Transport SA |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Underwater Union |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Deep Sea Angling Association |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Anglers' Union Certificate of Competency (Ski-Boat) (Terminated Operation Certificate still recognised) |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Inflatable Boat Association |
|
ZA |
Y |
| National Sea Rescue Institute of South Africa |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Canoe South Africa |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Power Boat South Africa |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Police Service (Water Wing) |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Institute for Skippers |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Certificate of Competency as Deck Officer Dept. of South Africa |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Certificate of Competency Category D Day Skipper Limited |
SAMSA |
ZA |
Y |
| South African Sailing Academy [Yacht Skipper (Local Waters)] |
SAMSA R. 500 |
ZA |
Y |
| South African Sailing Academy [Coastal Skipper] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Sailing Academy [Yachtmaster Offshore] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Sailing Academy [Yachtmaster Ocean] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Small Craft Association [National Small Power-driven Vessel Certificate of Competency] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Yacht Skipper (Local Waters)] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Coastal Skipper] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Yachtmaster Offshore] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Yachtmaster Ocean] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Yacht Hand] |
|
ZA |
N |
| Republic of Singapore |
| Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore) |
|
RG |
Y |
| ROSN Craft Coxswain Training Course (Naval Transport Base) |
|
RG |
N |
| United States of America |
| American Sailing Association 'Basic Keelboat Sailing Course' |
|
USA |
Y |
| American Sailing Association 'Advance Keelboat Sailing Course' |
|
USA |
Y |
| American Sailing Association 'Basic Coastal Cruising Course' |
|
USA |
Y |
| American Sailing Association 'Advanced Coastal Cruising Course' |
|
USA |
Y |
| United States Coast Guard (U.S. Merchant Marine Officer) |
|
USA |
Y |
| Department of Interior Motorboat Operator Certificate Course |
|
USA |
Y |
| (Florida International University) |
|
|
|
| Ocean Masters Sailing Academy (Yachtmaster) |
|
USA |
Y |
| United States Power Squadrons - Boat Smart Course (Shorebased only) |
|
USA |
N |
| BoatEd (for 36 States of the US) Shorebased Online Only No Practical Ass. |
|
USA |
N |
| USCG ‘Boating Skills & Seamanship' (BS&S) |
|
USA |
N |
| Canada |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Cruising Standard) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Intermediate Cruising Standard) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Advanced Cruising Standard) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Powerboat Standard) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Power Commercial Endorsement) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Intermediate Powerboat Standard) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Coastal Skipper Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Advanced Skipper Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Advanced Navigator Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Offshore Navigator (Celestial) Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Offshore Skipper Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card (Solely) |
|
Ca |
N |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Cruising Standard) |
|
Ca |
N |
| International Sail & Power Association (Competent Crew Certificate) |
|
Ca |
N |
| International Sail & Power Association (Skipper/Operator Certificate) |
|
Ca |
N |
| International Sail & Power Association (Coastal Navigator Certificate) |
|
Ca |
N |
| Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland) |
| Sportboot - Fûhrerschein (German Sportsboat Operator) |
|
D |
Y |
| Yachten - Fûhrerschein (German Yacht Operator) |
|
D |
Y |
| France |
| La Cart Mer "Chef Du Quartier des Affaires Maritimes de Pete" |
|
Fr |
Y |
| Le Permis Mer Côtier |
|
Fr |
Y |
| Switzerland |
| Schweizerlscher Schiffs/ ?hrerauswels Motorboot (A-Schein) Switzerland Motor Boat Licence |
|
CH |
Y |
| Sailing School Rorschach Switzerland (Yacht master's certificate) |
|
CH |
Y |
| Schweizeerische Eidgenossenschaft (International certificate of pleasure craft operations) |
|
CH |
Y |
| Portugal |
| "Certificate of Competency (Fishing) ""Cedula de Inscricao Maitima""" |
|
Pt |
Y |
| Carta de Navegado de Recreio (Yachtmaster's Licence) |
|
Pt |
Y |
| Japan |
| Certificate of Competency as First Mate of the First Grade |
|
Ja |
Y |
| Permit of Boat's Operator |
|
Ja |
N |
| Republic of Philippines |
| P.M.I. Colleges at Manilla - Philippines Diploma in Master Mariner |
|
Ph |
N |
| Republic of Panama |
| Certificate of Competency "Capitan" [Skipper] |
|
Pa |
N |
| Able Seaman |
|
Pa |
N |
| Republic of Croatia |
| Boat Leader's Licence of Competency |
|
Cr |
Y |
| Republic of Mauritius |
| Pleasure Craft Skipper Licence |
|
Mu |
Y |
| Competency Test for Skippers |
|
Mu |
Y |
| Sweden |
| Swedish Diploma (Inshore Yachtmaster Diploma) |
|
Se |
N |
| Denmark |
| Danish Skippers Licence |
|
Dk |
N |
| Norway |
| Norwegian Batforevis (Boat Pilot License) |
|
No |
N |
| Holland (Netherlands) |
Klein Vaarbewijs [for all levels i.e. I & II]
For those who have undertaken the Practical Sail assessment contact the Department
|
|
Nl |
N |
| Poland |
| Polish Motor Boat and Water Ski Association "Certificate of Motor Boat Helmsman" 'Polski Zwiazek Motorowodny Narciarstwa Wodnego' |
|
Pl |
Y |
