RYA Tender Operator Course
The RYA Tender Operator course is ideal for Superyacht crew needing to do ship to shore transfers for clients.
How to book a course
If you would like to book a course with Portsmouth Marine Training you can use the online booking system at the bottom of the page, or feel free to give us a call on 01243 511293 and we can take your booking over the phone.
RYA Tender Operator Course aims:
The RYA Tender Operator course builds on your experience providing you with confidence to use a ship's tender. It is aimed at superyacht crew, needing to transfer clients from ship to shore. It has a strong emphasis on using electronic navigation (chart plotters) to navigate safely by day or night. This is backed up with basic chart work and a range of pilotage techniques. You will learn how to give an appropriate safety brief to your clients for the conditions. Common emergency situations are discussed with an emphasis on how to prevent them developing. You will also practise berthing manoeuvres to make your boat handling smooth and professional. The Tender Operator course is also a useful stepping stone to the RYA Advanced Powerboat course.
Tender Operator Course content:
The RYA Tender Operator course covers a range of topics to enable you to skipper a ship's tender safely and competently. This includes day and night time pilotage techniques as well as basic chart work. Navigation is primarily using chart plotters, as this is most common means on most tenders. You also develop your practical handling, with plenty of berthing practice. Distress situations are also covered which includes MOB practice, passenger safety and comfort and emergency situations. For a customer perspective on this course please see an article written by them here.
Course pre-requisites:
For the RYA Tender Operator course, you will need experience equivalent to RYA Powerboat Level 2, preferably with a Powerboat Level 2 certificate. You should be happy navigating and planning short, daytime passages in coastal waters. Your boat handling should be at a basic level, so we can develop these skills to make you more polished and professional. It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a First Aid and VHF/SRC operator’s certificate.
Booking:
Please contact us for dates, if no scheduled dates are shown below.
We also offer bespoke 1 to 1 tuition on dates to suit you. This costs £850. Please contact us to discuss dates you would like and to book this option.
