OOW UK CoC

OOW Deck UK COC (Unlimited II/1)

Oceanlink Maritime College (OMTC), in collaboration with City of Glasgow College (COGC), UK, provides guidance and preparatory training for experienced deck personnel seeking to obtain the UK MCA Officer of the Watch (OOW) Deck Certificate of Competency (Unlimited II/1).

The UK OOW Certificate is an internationally recognized qualification that enables seafarers to progress towards:

• Officer of the Watch (2nd Mate)
• Chief Mate
• Master Unlimited

This structured pathway combines academic studies, practical preparation, MCA examination guidance, and UK-based training.

• UK MCA Approved Pathway
• Collaboration with City of Glasgow College, UK
• Structured 3+6 Learning Route
• Academic Studies in India & UK
• MCA Oral Examination Preparation
• UK Admission Guidance
• Visa & Travel Support
• Career Progression to Chief Mate and Master Unlimited
• Continuous Support Throughout the Process.

Candidates should generally possess:

• Minimum 36 months sea service in deck capacity
• Minimum 6 months bridge watchkeeping duties
• Service on vessels generally above 80 GRT

Eligible ranks may include:

• OS
• AB
• Bosun
• Deck Cadet
• Junior Officer
• DNS
• Pumpman
• Other deck personnel

Additional Advantages

• No IELTS requirement
• No mandatory MNTB Training Record Book requirement
• No specific academic qualification requirement for eligibility assessment

Eligibility remains subject to verification and approval by the relevant authorities.

Program Structure

Phase 1 – India (3 Months)

• Academic Study (Module 1)
• MCA Oral Examination Preparation
• HELM (Operational Level), ECDIS Training, PSCRB Training [At any MCA Approved Institute]

Phase 2 – United Kingdom (6 Months)

• Academic Study (Module 2)
• Assessment of Academic Units
• NAEST (Operational Level)
• EDH Training
• MCA Competency Examination Preparation
• MCA Competency Examinations

The program follows a blended learning approach with training in India and the United Kingdom

Documents Required

Candidates may be required to submit:

• Passport
• CDC
• Sea Service Testimonials
• Navigational Watchkeeping Certificate
• COP & STCW Certificates
• Medical Certificate
• Passport Size Photographs
• Educational Qualification Certificates
• PAN Card
• Aadhaar Card

Additional documents may be requested during the assessment process.

Approximate Academic Expenses

Phase 1 – India

• Processing Fee
• Academic Study (Module 1)
• MCA Oral Preparation
• HELM, ECDIS & PSCRB Courses

Phase 2 – United Kingdom

• Academic Study (Module 2)
• Academic Assessments
• NAEST & EDH Courses
• MCA Examination Preparation

Estimated Cost

For approximate academic costs, please contact us.

Additional Expenses

• UK Visa Fees
• NOE Fees payable to MCA UK
• Flight Tickets
• Accommodation
• Food & Living Expenses
• Travel Insurance
• Personal Expenses

OMTC provides:

• Eligibility Assessment
• NOE Guidance
• UK Admission Support
• Visa Assistance
• Accommodation Guidance
• MCA Examination Guidance
• Continuous Support Throughout the UK COC Process

Our experienced team assists candidates throughout the application and training journey.

Notice of Eligibility (NOE):

NOE is required to appear for oral examination. If the student is applying the UK COC for the first time, he needs to send original copies of all the documents (Except passport), otherwise he can send scanned copies through the Email to MCA. 

OMTC assists students in filling out the NOE application form.

Student needs to pay 220 GBP through an International Debit/Credit card.

Documents Required for NOE Application- 

1. Hand Written filled NOE Form – MSF_4274 (Latest Version)
(Note- Fill out the NOE form using a black ballpoint pen.
Scan/convert the filled form into PDF format. Share the PDF with us.)
2. Scanned copies of Passport – 1st and last page (color copy)
3. 1 passport size Colored photographs (at least 50KB and no more than 5MB) (color)
4. Scanned copy of Rating Watch-keeping Certificate (color copy)
5. Scanned copy of Certificate of Proficiency (COP) (color copy) OPTIONAL
6. Scanned copy of Continuous Discharge Certificate (Old/New) (color copy)
7. Scanned copy of Sea Service Testimonials/Sea Service Letters (color copy)
8. Scanned copy of Bridge Watch-keeping certificate (color copy)
9. Scanned copy of Elementary First Aid (EFA) STCW A-VI/1-3 (Expired – Refresher) (color copy)
10. Scanned copy of Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) STCW A-VI/1-4 (Expired – Refresher) (color copy)
11. Scanned copy of Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)STCW A-VI/1-2 (Expired – Refresher) (color copy)
12. Scanned copy of Personal Survival Techniques (PST)STCW A-VI/1-1 (Expired – Refresher) (color copy)
13. Scanned copy of Valid Medical Fitness Certificate (color copy)
14. Scanned copy of Acknowledgement copy for payment of £220 to MCA towards NOE application fees (color copy)