JPMA & Hoylake Sailing School

— . Before you can book onto any of the Small Vessel Engineer Officer Of the Watch <3000gt/<9000kW (SV EOOW) written modules, you must first contact an MCA-approved training provider to purchase a Training Record Book (this is described in MSN 1904 as ‘registering on a study programme’ and you can undertake your training at […]

The MCA have recently published MIN 690, which details the updated application process to allow for applications to be made online using the submission of electronic documents, as well as the new online booking process for online oral exams. We have covered a few pertinent points here: Revised NoE Application Process If you are applying for your first […]

JPMA is a registered Cayman Island LAP exam centre. You can find the location of all other centres here. You will need to register here as a candidate to take the MACI (Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands) LAP exam, and we can then facilitate the exam for you, on a mutually convenient date. You […]

John Percival Marine Associates today announced three new partnerships with Nautilus International, MarSAR International and SEACertify.  Anna Percival-Harris, Managing Director of JPMA said “we are thrilled to announce these new partnerships with three prestigious Wirral based companies, in our 25th anniversary year.  JPMA has always aimed to provide crew with a diverse portfolio of services, […]

“Commitment to Training, Commitment to Crew”  Captain John Percival was an ambassador for on-board training and encouraging investment in a vessel’s crew.  JPMA, the crew training centre he founded in the 90’s, aims to promote high standards in all levels of crew, in all departments, inspiring students to return to their vessel emboldened and ready […]

We’re celebrating 25 years! During 2022 JPMA will be running monthly competitions and offers to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We are kicking off June with a delightful discount that’s not to be missed! Every year, in September, we revise our course fees, and for June only, we’re holding the price on bookings for courses running […]

The numbers are in for our written and oral exam results in 2021! JPMA has always been known for high pass rates at first attempt and the results speak for themselves. As we continue, in our 25th year, to provide training for those in the Superyacht, Workboat and Merchant industries, our first attempt passes have continued to […]

In 2022, John Percival Marine Associates celebrates our 25th year in the Superyacht industry. Hoylake Sailing School Ltd was established in 1996, to run RYA shorebased courses, and very shortly afterwards the Principal, Captain John Percival, was approached to run oral preparation for MCA Deck oral exams. JPMA was then formed in 1997, to deal […]