Guidance

MCA deck digital assessment syllabuses

Guidance that outlines the examination syllabuses for Merchant Navy Deck digital assessments, leading to the issue of a UK Certificate of Competency.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
20 March 2026

Documents

Officer of the Watch Unlimited MCA digital assessment syllabus (operational) – Navigation, stability and operations

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Chief Mate/Master Unlimited MCA digital assessment syllabus (management) – Navigation, stability and structure

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Details

This is guidance to all Owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

These exams are currently delegated to the International Association of Maritime Institutions.

This guidance should be read with with MSN 1856 (M+F) - Amendment 1 - UK requirements for Master and Deck Officers.

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Published 20 March 2026

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