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Master (NCV) Jobs in the Merchant Navy
What a Master (NCV) does, the certificates required, and how to get discovered by shipping companies hiring worldwide.
What a Master (NCV) does
The Master (NCV) commands near-coastal voyage vessels, holding overall responsibility for safety, navigation and operations within the near-coastal trading area.
Certificates and requirements
- A valid Master (Near Coastal Voyage) Certificate of Competency
- Full STCW and a valid medical certificate
- Command and near-coastal sea time
Which ships hire Master (NCV)s
Masters (NCV) command coastal tankers, supply vessels, tugs and offshore craft.
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