Please find below essential information on training programs, certifications, and career opportunities within the towage industry,
Training & Certification
- MSN 1904 (M+F) UK Requirements for Engineer Officer Small Vessel Certificate of Competency
- Training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels
- MIN 642 (M+F) Engineer Officer Small Vessel Certificate of Competency Guidance – GOV.UK
- Guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
- MGN 495 (M+F) Tug Rating, OOW and Master Certification
- The BTA Sponsored STCW COC for towage
- MGN 468 (M) Voluntary Towage Endorsement Scheme
- MGN 474(M) Retention of crew agreements for vessels not subject to the Maritime Labour Convention requirement to have seafarer employment agreements
- MGN 477(M) Maritime Labour Convention 2006 Seafarers Employment Agreements
- Maritime Skills Alliance
- Maritime Studies Units and Qualifications, and National Occupational Standards
- MCA approved training providers
- How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Apprenticeships
The BTA works closely with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education in the form of Trailblazer Groups to from apprenticeship’s with the knowledge, skills and behaviours that align with industry needs.
- Officer of the Watch (Near Coastal)
- Take charge of a vessel’s safety, security and navigation during operations both at sea and when in harbour.
- Master 500
- Small Vessel Chief Engineer
- Leading the engineering function for small vessels (less than 9000 Kilowatt and less than 3,000 Gross Tonnage) unlimited area.