PYA Sea Service Testimonial - for Engineers v3.1

PYA Sea Service Testimonial - for Engineer Officers v.3.2

MCA Approved for use in respect of service on commercially and privately operated yachts and sail training vessels.
IMPORTANT - Please refer to the instructions throughout this form.

If you provide incorrect information or do not adhere to the instructions, it could significantly delay the verification process and could lead to your testimonial being rejected.
About you
Your Name (as it appears in passport)*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Date of birth*

DayMonthYear
Date of Birth
In what capacity have you served?*

Chief EngineerSecond EngineerEngineer WatchkeeperOther
About the Vessel
Vessel Type*

Motor YachtSailing YachtOther
Name of Vessel (plus previous name if relevant)*
Flag of Vessel*
Official number of vessel*
IMO number
Load Line Length (in metres)*
Gross Tonnage*
Main engines' propulsion power (kW)*
Only main engines, no generators
About Your Sea Service
Onboard Yacht Service

IMPORTANT: Your dates of service on this testimonial cannot overlap with dates of service from another testimonial (for this or another vessel), or you would be accounting for the same days twice.
Date from*

DayMonthYear
Start date
Date to*

DayMonthYear
You must ALWAYS put and end date. If you are still on board, use today's date
Total on-board service
Your Actual days at Sea exceed the number of days you've been signed on!

Please amend.
IMPORTANT: Please follow precisely the definitions below for the various types of service.

The sea service totals cannot be higher than the total days signed on.
- ACTUAL SEA SERVICE: must be performed on yachts underway with the main propelling machinery in full use. Actual seagoing service must be in the engine department onboard yachts. A minimum of 4 hours of working duty in 24 hours would count as 1 full day of actual service.
- YARD SERVICE: is shipyard service where the vessel is alongside in water, at drydock (the vessel is out of the water on blocks), or at a ship service facility (or workshop facility) out of operation where any of the following are undertaken:
  • Overhaul, major service, or survey works are carried out on the main engines;
  • Overhaul, major service, or survey works are carried out on the auxiliary engines;
  • Overhaul, major service, or survey works are carried out on auxiliary equipment to include (but not limited to):
  o steering gears;
  o pumps;
  o power distribution systems;
  o gearbox;
  o shafts and propulsors;
  o fire fighting systems and equipment;
  o hull fittings;
  o and side valves;
  • Survey and inspection of service tanks, fuel/fresh water, and its systems;
  • Work carried out in workshops on any of the above equipment;
  • Installation of new systems on board working with contractors.
  
  If you are claiming more than 90 days of shipyard service, you should provide evidence regarding all the above maintenance or major repair work/survey on the main or auxiliary systems. The work carried out should contain full details of the completed tasks. The report must be verified and signed off by the Chief Engineer, Master or a Company authorised person.
  Please note that the MCA might take out any shipyard time higher than the 90 days (per application) limitation from the total onboard service (when they feel that the definition has not been correctly applied).
- SEAGOING WATCHKEEPING SERVICE (or UMS duties): is defined as time spent on an engine room watch, for a minimum of 4 hours out of every 24 hours whilst the main propulsion machinery is in operation. For this reason, can never be higher than the actual seagoing service. This duty can be performed in a subsidiary capacity if you are applying for an SV Second Engineer Certificate of Competency; or need to be in FULL CHARGE of the entire watch or performing UMS duties if you are applying for an SV Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency. The MCA recognises it only if you've already entered the SV Program.
- ADDITIONAL WATCHKEEPING SERVICE: Time spent as a watchkeeping officer while the vessel is at anchor or made fast to the shore providing the vessel is using its own power (vessel's auxiliary power generation), and other related auxiliary machinery is running. Safe Engine Room Watchkeeping must be maintained during these periods.
- Dynamic Positioning (DP): is generally considered as onboard service only but it depends on the configuration of the vessel. If you can provide satisfactory evidence to the MCA that the main engines are in use and if the engine and propelling machinery used for DP are sufficient, this could be considered as actual seagoing service instead.
  
  We are not allowed to evaluate DP therefore you will need to contact the MCA at engineering@mcga.gov.uk and provide all the necessary documentation.
- Alongside: When the yacht is alongside, if the yacht is on shore power, that time doesn’t count as actual sea service because the yacht needs to be at sea and in transit, therefore this is onboard service. While, if the yacht is on ship’s power, then tis time can count as Additional Watchkeeping.
If you have any doubts, feel free to contact us srb@pya.org
The above service consists of:
Actual Days at Sea*
Enter 0 if this is the case
Days of Shipyard Service
Max. amount accepted automatically by MCA 90 days per NOE application.
The figures you have provided for your Actual days at sea and Shipyard service are equal to the total time you have been signed on the vessel.

USUALLY, the number for the total sea time and the total time signed on should not match as normally there would be days which do not fall into the category of actual days at sea or shipyard e.g. standby days, days off, etc.

Before you submit this information, please make sure that what you have written is correct in accordance with the sea service definitions listed above.
The sum of your Actual Days at Sea and Shipyard Service exceeds the days you have been signed on the vessel!

Please amend.
Total Sea Service stated
Total sea service is given by the sum of Actual days at Sea + Stand-by days + Shipyard days
Seagoing Watchkeeping Days
Watchkeeping days are recognised by the MCA only if you have entered the SV Program.
Additional Watchkeeping Days
Up to 2 months accepted by the MCA towards the total Watchkeeping requirement for the Yacht restricted CoC only.
Seagoing Watchkeeping days cannot exceed Actual days at Sea!

Please amend.

Watchkeeping days are calculated on a cumulative basis:

Prior to 09/04/15: 8 hours = 1 day of watchkeeping

From 09/04/15: 4 hours = 1 day of watchkeeping

More than 8 or 4 hours watchkeeping respectively in a 24 hour day does not constitute 2 watchkeeping days!
Leave of Absence and/or Rotation
IMPORTANT: If you do not specify any leave days, the MCA may automatically deduct a minimum of 30 days, or more, off your time on board for periods longer than a calendar year. If you have been on rotation, please specify your program or the periods you were not on board.
Number of days leave of absence taken*
Enter 0 if this is the case
Total LOA + Total Sea Service
The total of days of leave + days of sea service exceeds the days you have been signed on!

This is not possible as you cannot be working on board whilst also on leave.

Please amend.
Rotation program (if applicable)
Please specify your rotation program here or leave blank if not applicable
Dates of your leave of absence and/or rotation (if known)
Areas cruised*

Eastern MediterraneanWestern MediterraneanCaribbeanUSA East CoastUSA West CoastPersian Gulf / Middle EastAtlantic OceanPacific OceanIndian OceanSouthern OceanArctic OceanNorth SeaAsiaAustralasiaGulf of AlaskaOther
Additional information
If you need to record or mention any other valuable information, enter it here; if not, leave this field empty.
Official Signature

Any Fraudulent Information submitted could lead the Signing Officer to be Referred to the MCA Enforcement Branch/UK Courts (as per MSN 1904 - Section 14).
Name of person officially authorised to sign testimonial

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Capacity*

MasterChief EngineerResponsible Person from Management or Ownership CompanyOwnerOther
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number

Country CodePhone Number
If signing as Master or Chief Engineer, or on his/her behalf, please complete the details of your Certificate of Competency (STCW license):

(if you are not the Master or Chief Engineer and don't have these details, you can have them filled in afterwards)
CoC Number
CoC Issuing Authority
If signing as the responsible person from management or ownership company, please complete the organisation details:

(if you are not the responsible person and don't have these details, you can have them filled in after)
Your position
Organisation and address
IMPORTANT: By signing this testimonial, you agree for your personal details (name, email, CoC number and position) to be passed on the PYA for the purpose of contacting you to verify that the information provided above is correct.
Signature
Date signed

MonthDayYear
Date
Yacht / Company Stamp (if available)
It stamp is not available, leave blank
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Once you press download, you will be emailed a PDF of your testimonial.

Please print it or email it and get the Master, Chief Engineer, Owner, or Responsible Person from the Management or Ownership Company to fill in their details (if you haven't already - including a valid e-mail address) and sign it. Digital signatures are also accepted.

Please do not sign your own testimonial or leave the Official Signature section blank or it will be rejected.
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PYA Sea Service Testimonial - for Engineer Officers v.3.2

About you

About the Vessel

About Your Sea Service

Leave of Absence and/or Rotation

Official Signature

Some of the information you have entered above has been flagged and your testimonial might be rejected!

Please review the problem areas (highlighted in red) and edit the information before pressing submit to avoid any delays during the verification process.