RYA Professional Practices & Responsibilities

As a competent skipper, you will have already passed a rigorous practical exam. In order to commercially endorse that certificate you need to hold a Medical, a Sea Survival Certificate and this PPR Certificate (from 2nd April 2012). This is an online E Learning course but we are available to provide email support if you need it. This is a relatively new RYA Course, so please e-mail us if you are unsure as to whether or not you require it.

To introduce seafarers to relevant legislation applicable to them, including SOLAS, COSWoP, MARPOL, Flag State, Port State Authorities and the Code of Practice. Upon completion of the course you won't necessarily be able to quote all of these regulations by rote, but will be aware of them and know where to read more about them.

Course Structure

The RYA PPR (Professional Practices & Responsibilities) course covers the legal framework you need to adhere to in your status as a commercial operator, whatever type of vessel you work on. Whist we can’t teach the specific rules for every type of operation, the course will help you to understand and execute your duty of care, and give you principles, guidance and techniques to help you make the right choices and decisions.

Useful Information

Each year approximately 4,500 people apply to the RYA for a commercial endorsement in order to use their RYA/MCA qualifications professionally as skipper or crew. They include:

Delivery Skippers and Crew

RYA Yachting and Powerboat Instructors

Charter Skippers

Charter Yacht Crew

Super Yacht Crew

Work-Boat Skippers

Harbour Masters

RIB Drivers

Corporate Skippers

Deck Hands

Pre Requisites:

The course is aimed at those who hold a RYA Certificate of Competence and want to commercially endorse that certificate.

Certificates of Competence include:

MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Ocean

MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail

MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Power

MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Sail

MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Power

MCA / RYA Advanced Powerboat

You can also commercially endorse the following RYA Certificates:

RYA Dayskipper Shorebased with Dayskipper Sail

RYA Dayskipper Shorebased with Dayskipper Power

RYA Powerboat Level 2