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transferring a uscg license to am rya/mca license

Discussion in 'Licensing & Education' started by sunsetbound, Aug 3, 2010.

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  1. sunsetbound, Aug 3, 2010
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    sunsetbound

    sunsetbound New Member

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    I would like to know if it is possible to transfer my USCG 100ton Master Near Coastal license to either an RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper Certificate or an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate. If so, how?
    I aslo already have my Z-card. And I have the sea time required, but it is not documented in a way that shows the total miles travelled or the overnight passages.
    I am currently living in New Zealand.
    Thank you for any help you can give me.
  2. K1W1, Aug 4, 2010
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    K1W1 Senior Member

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    Hi,

    Try asking these guys.

    http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/

    I don't think there is any direct correlation between a 100ton License and anything yacht.

    Not having documented sea time is going to be a battle all the way no matter where you are applying.
  3. sunsetbound, Aug 4, 2010
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    sunsetbound New Member

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    Thanks for the reply,
    I have already dealt with Maritime NZ while inquiring about transferring my license to the NZ equivalent (ILM). I haven't found them to be very helpful (to say the least). Now I'm only interested in the RYA/MCA Certificate.
    Also, perhaps I need to clarify. I have documented every day of my sea time, but I have done so only in the USCG format that shows only the number of days and average hour per day on each vessel and not in a way that shows overnight passages and mileage, which seems to be a requirement for RYA/MCA licenses.
    Where can I find the official RYA/MCA sea time form?
  4. Swamp fox, Aug 4, 2010
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    Try MPTUSA in Ft. Lauderdale.
  5. K1W1, Aug 5, 2010
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    Hi,

    Send them a letter.

    Maritime and Coastguard Agency
    Seafarer and Training and Certification Branch
    Spring Place
    105 Commercial Road
    Southampton
    Hants
    SO15 1EG
    United Kingdom

    Why are you seeking a change of license?