As announced, the BTA strongly welcomed the Institute for Apprenticeship’s approval in March 2022 of a new apprenticeship for Small Vessel Chief Engineers. The apprenticeship leads to MCA certification as a small vessel chief engineer – Chief Engineer Officer, less than 9000 KW, less than 3000GT, unlimited area STCW Reg Read more…
BTA pleased to update on the launch of the OOW 500GT Programme at Fleetwood Nautical College – Register Now.
Small Vessel Engineer apprenticeship Approved
Master 500GT apprenticeship underway
The BTA has reached agreement with the MCA regarding requirements for medical training certification on board tugs. Various BTA members have queried and raised concern of the appropriateness that in the small vessel sector completion of Medical Care On Board is required for Masters following MGN 495, yet this leads Read more…