Ship's Cook Certificate

Any chef looking to improve their credibility and begin work on large charter and private vessels, join us at Blue Oceans Yachting to do exactly that. This Course will give you the boost your CV needs and open up greater opportunity for your growth as a professional and Certified Yacht Chef.

The Ships Cook Assessment is built to prove a chef's qualifications, experience, and training through a single document - an MLC 2006 approval from Republic of Marshall Islands and Cayman Islands. The Ships Cook Recognition is compliant with MLC 2006 Regulations 3.2 Food and Catering (amended 2014). This Certification is required for shipping vessels which operate with 10 or more seafarers, conduct voyages of more than 3 days, spend more than 36 hours from a safe port, and carry a fully qualified chef. Chef's must be 18 years or older to qualify for a Ships Cook Certificate.

The "Recognition of Qualifications as a Ships' Cook" will be valid for a period of 5 years from the date of issue for Marshall Islands and indefinitely for Cayman Islands as long as a Food Safety course is refreshed every 3 years.

Course Structure

Day 1 will begin with a 70 question written examination. This exam consists of questions relating to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene, laws in relation to MARPOL, dietary and cultural awareness, and safety knowledge of a general vessel.

Once the examination is complete, students will be given 5 hours and 30 minutes to complete a series of savory recipes. The assessor will evaluate each students capability of menu comprehension, safety and hygiene habits, organization skills, basic technique, craftmanship, and final product.

Day 2 of the assessment will be comprised of 5 hours and 30 minutes to complete a series of bakery and pastry recipes. The assessor will evaluate each students capability of menu comprehension, safety and hygiene habits, organization skills, basic technique, craftsmanship, and final product.

Upon course completion, the assessor will go over your testing score and evaluations and present you with your certification, if applicable, as well as further information to acquire your official recognition letter.

Useful Information

Course materials will be forwarded in advance and all cooking utensils, equipment, and ingredients will be provided. Just come in comfortable, close toed shoes, long pants, and your own knives-if you wish.