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All new applications for a commercially endorsed RYA Certificate of Competence must first pass the PPR course. Anyone renewing a commercially endorsed RYA Certificate of Competence must pass the PPR Course prior to the next renewal date, if they haven't already doen so. The course is broken down into four modules: 1) Commercial environment - how you fit into the professional maritime world. 2) People - the importance of correct manning, keeping your skills up to date and the safe management of commercial vessels. 3) Vessel - the compulsory carriage and maintenance of safety equipment and how to creat and implement risk control and operating procedures. 4) Purpose  - making sure your vessel is suitable and legal for the work you are carrying out, your obligations in protecting the enviroment, appropriate palnning and situational awareness

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The four course modules will require approximately 8 hours study and a further 2 and a half hours for the final assessment. Contact VMByachts and once you have enrolled you will be allocated a usenername and password within 2 working days

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