#MERT2208809AOrder of March 23, 2022 on the Issuance of Professional Maritime Training Certificates for Offshore Racing Sailors
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This law outlines the conditions under which offshore racing sailors in France can obtain professional maritime training certificates. Sailors who meet specific age, health, and competition participation criteria can leverage their racing experience to gain maritime qualifications more easily. It primarily affects the sailing community, particularly those engaged in offshore racing, by setting requirements regarding competition rankings, health certifications, and sailing licenses.
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Key Changes
- Allows sailors to use offshore racing achievements to qualify for training certifications.
- Sets age, health, and experience requirements for certificate eligibility.
- Details specific competitions and rankings needed for qualification.
Obligations
What this law requires
Offshore racing sailors must be at least 20 years old on the date of certificate application submission
Applicants must hold a valid FFVoile club license at time of application
Applicants must hold a valid medical fitness certificate for maritime navigation issued by a maritime physician in accordance with Decree No. 2015-1575 of December 3, 2015
Applicants must prove participation and completion in at least one offshore racing competition from categories 0, 1, or 2 of World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations in approved vessel classes (ULTIM, IMOCA, Ocean Race, Ocean Fifty, Class 40, Figaro) and achieve placement within the specified percentage of top finishers for that competition
Applicants must hold a valid restricted radiotelephone operator certificate