Licence

UK engineering fishing class 2

Apply for a class 2 fishing licence to work as a second engineer on a vessel over 750kW (approximately 1,005HP).

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How much it costs鈥�

拢220

What you鈥檒l need to apply鈥�

You鈥檒l need to:

  • be at least 19 years old鈥�
  • have completed the short course requirements outlined in the How to apply for UK engineering fishing Certificate of Competency (CoC) guidance from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
  • have met the sea service requirements outlined in the 4 options in the How to apply for UK engineering fishing CoCs guidance from the MCA
  • have a minimum of 24 months seagoing service while holding a class 2 licence on fishing vessels of at least 350kW
  • provide evidence of your sea service
  • provide proof of identity, such as an MCA-attested copy of your passport
  • have an oral exam 鈥減ass鈥�

What happens next鈥�

If you鈥檝e provided an email address on your application, the MCA will contact you to let you know they have received your application. 鈥�