Yachtmaster Offshore (RYA)
In preparation. Practical examination planned in Antibes (autumn 2026). With commercial endorsement: Master of vessels up to 200gt.
Status: In preparation
Certificates & Qualifications
These qualifications distinguish certificates already obtained from training still being prepared. David COLL’s background includes the CMP, the BACPN obtained in Vannes in 2023, and STCW training. He has been admitted to Captain 200 sailing training but has not yet started. The Yachtmaster Offshore is also in preparation.
Professional certificates, STCW and sailing
Captain 200 spécialisation voile
Admitted to the training programme. Preparing to start; training has not yet begun.
Status: In preparation
CMP — Certificat de matelot pont
Qualifies the holder to serve as deck crew under a captain’s command.
Status: Obtained
CFBS — STCW Basic Safety VI/1
Firefighting, sea survival, first aid and personal safety.
Status: Obtained
Elementary first aid
Basic first-aid training for the maritime environment.
Status: Obtained
Security awareness
Maritime security awareness training (ISPS).
Status: Obtained
Medical fitness
Current, unrestricted, all duties including bridge watchkeeping.
Status: Obtained
BACPN — Brevet d'aptitude à la conduite de petits navires
French small-vessel operating certificate (BACPN), obtained in Vannes in 2023.
Status: Obtained
FFVoile sailing level 5
FFVoile level 5 — public results, 2019–2023.
Status: Obtained
CRR — Certificat restreint de radiotéléphoniste
VHF / DSC — maritime radio communications.
Status: Obtained
French coastal, offshore and inland pleasure-boat licences
Offshore skipper in recreational sailing.
Status: Obtained