First you've got to find somewhere to take the skills test and hope that you are skillful enough to pass. You'll also need to fill in the LIA...
The 18 months route is for those who have done the MCA approved 'apprenticeship' and have passed a recognised skills test, ie turning, welding...
The pay scales available on some websites or in magazines run fairly true as far as my experience shows. You will not find a rotational job below...
M. To be fair, I don't think having a Master Degree will assist in getting a job as an engineer on a yacht (this is my opinion only). Look at...
If you don't mind me poking my nose in despite not being who you asked for advice..... I believe a mechanical engineering degree (BSc?) will...
Kelley, http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mgn_156_eng_yacht.pdf The way I read MGN 156, following the flowchart on Page 12 is that if you have...
It doesn't matter where the vessel was built but where it is flagged. Some US owners may choose to US flag their vessel out of national pride;...
Interesting that the MCA is not considered very highly, I certainly did not find it a breeze to obtain my engineering certification even after 26...
Limitless in Majorca June 2009 Apologies for poor camera phone picture [IMG] Edit: seem unable to embed the picture, any ideas?
Al Mirqab at Majorca June 2009 First Post after joining hence older pictures on found hardrive, apologies for poor quality taken on camera phone...
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