Clasification Society Rulefinder 2020 - Version 9.33 - Fix
Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 14 - Requirements for Sailing Vessels - 14.16 Manning Certification

14.16 Manning Certification

(1) In addition to the requirements of 12.3(2) & (4), In assessing the appropriate level of manning for a passenger yacht the following factors are among those which are to be taken into account:

  • (a) Sail control/handling systems onboard (captive winch systems etc)

  • (b) Sail areas & numbers of sails & masts

  • (c) Type of rig (traditional square rigger, modern sloop etc)

  • (d) Skilled crew requirements for maneuvering as per the ‘Sailing Operations Manual’

  • (e) Obstructed views from the bridge caused by masts and sails (see 14.13(2)

(2) All deck officers should have RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence for sailing vessel.

(3) In addition to those described in section 12.3, a sufficient number of Sail Coordinators may be required by the Administration to be carried dependent on the items in subsection (1). Although the ultimate responsibility for the vessel is always with the Master, the on watch Sail Coordinator role is the designated person who’s only responsibility is for the number and combination of sails to be set for the prevailing and forecast conditions, staying within the statement of operational limitation related to the sailing and the rig, adhering to the curves of maximum steady heel angle to prevent down flooding in squalls and providing constant reference to the ‘Sailing Operations Manual’ and Stability Book. Sail Coordinators should hold as a minimum an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence for sailing vessel.

Parent topic: Chapter 14 - Requirements for Sailing Vessels
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