Course:

Prerequisites

Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) is the qualifying examination for an Able Seafarer Deck
certificate. You must be at least 17 years of age to qualify

The following certification and experience will permit entry on to the EDH course
and examination

An MCA accepted Yachtmaster Offshore
or
A Yacht Rating with at least 6 months’ seagoing service and a steering
certificate
or
A Navigational Watch Rating (NWR Certificate
or
A Boat Master Licence (BML) Tier 1 level 2 certificate
or
A Tug Rating with at least 6 months’ seagoing service and a steering certificate
or an NWR Certificate

Note: before an EDH certificate can be issued, a minimum of 6 months’ seagoing
service in vessels of 15m or more is required. Seagoing service in category C and
D waters will be accepted at full rate

Please refer to Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN)1862 for full information

Course Content