OOW Revision: The Deck Officer Certificate Ladder (MSN 1856, Sections 1-2)

Revision card 1 of 7 — Officer of the Watch (OOW) Unlimited, STCW Convention Regulation II/1, MSN 1856 (M+F) Amendment 1. Note: this MSN sets out certification and qualifying requirements, not a subject-by-subject knowledge syllabus — the underpinning academic content (Navigation, Stability and so on) is delivered and examined by your approved training provider under STCW Code Section A-II/1.

What Every UK CoC Requires

• Meet the minimum age requirement
• Complete the minimum period of seagoing service
• Undertake ancillary technical and safety training
• Complete an approved programme of education and training to the required vocational and academic standard
• Meet medical fitness and eyesight standards
• Where applicable, pass an MCA oral examination

Before Your First Voyage

• A valid ENG1 (medical fitness certificate) or accepted equivalent
• Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• Security Awareness — only if you'll serve on an ISPS Code vessel