
The PYA offers one-to-one advice on matters relating to sea service, certification, and examination.
The PYA encourages and mentors new entrants into professional yachting, as well as offers career advice to experienced crew.
The PYA staff can assist crew at all stages of their careers, including updates on qualifications, career mapping, CV advice, help with applications for NoEs, Training Record Books, Action Plans, Registering into the SV Program, and more.
If you need such support, then please contact the Antibes office to discuss your situation.
Email: srb@pya.org
Need to apply for an MCA NOE, CoC, Conversion, Flag State Endorsement, Revalidation, or Action Plan?
We can help you. If you are a Full or Associate member, this service is included in your membership and you can contact the Sea Service team at srb@pya.org to help you.
If you are in Antibes and would like to make an appointment, please contact srb@pya.org
Send your applications to the Engineering team at the MCA.
Processing times for new applications are:
NOE - 35 days
NOE Resits - 35 days
CoC - 21 days
Ratings - 35 days
Existing applications on hold:
If you have sent us additional documents following your application being assessed, they aim to reprocess your application within 7-10 days.

