IYT Master of Yachts Limited

Overview:

“The IYT Master of Yachts Limited 200 Tons course has become the most globally accepted course for the operation of commercial yachts up to 200 tons. Recognition by 25 governments has placed IYT MOY 200 Ton accreditation at the top as the global standard of certification.” – IYT

The programme consists of both theory and liveaboard practical components. The theory is a comprehensive shore-based course with assessment papers and written examinations. It should be noted that a considerable amount of private study and varied cruising experience is required in addition to the formal instruction provided. The theory course must be successfully completed prior to the practical course.

The liveaboard (power or sail) practical covers seamanship skills, including the ability to command and have situational awareness. The liveaboard aspect of the course is critical to ensuring candidates are indeed prepared to command.

The courses covers the following topics, though further topics may be covered:

• charts, chart work, latitude and longitude, and publications;
• tides and currents;
• compasses, variation and deviation;
• distance, speed, time and direction;
• positions, position lines and position fixes;
• dead reckoning and estimated positions;
• course to steer to counteract a current;
• meteorology;
• passage planning;
• pilotage;
• electronic navigation aids;
• International regulations for preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS);
• vessel construction, stability and drydocking;
• ropework, towing, and anchoring;
• emergency procedures; and,
• general maritime law.

If you hold the IYT Master of Yachts Limited certificate you are qualified to work as:

• Master of a vessel <200GT up to 150 nautical miles offshore.
• Chief Mate of a vessel <500GT up to 150 nautical miles offshore.
• Chief Mate of a vessel <200GT all oceans.
• OOW (Officer of the Watch) of a vessel <500GT all oceans.

Prerequisites:

For the IYT Master of Yachts Limited the following requirements must be met:

• candidates should be 18 years of age or older;
• hold or obtain a Marine Communications VHF-SRC Radio Operators certificate;
• hold or obtain all STCW’95 certificates – STCW certificates must be valid (not expired) (if STCW Safety Training is taken after January 1, 2014 the new Proficiency in Maritime Security Awareness is also required);
• provide documented evidence of boating experience as stated below:

• • logged 50 days onboard a vessel at sea as an active crew member on the watch (for the purpose of this requirement, a day is defined as a period of 24 consecutive hours and the term “at sea” is defined as being on a vessel outside of any harbour – natural or artificial – in which a cruising vessel could secure or anchor for a prolonged period of time);
  • logged 3,000 miles in a vessel while cruising at sea (power or sail) – this must be on genuine cruises or passages, not short day trips and the candidate must have considerable time of actual vessel handling;
  • 30 hours on watch at night underway as an active member of a vessel’s crew;
  • sea time must be obtained on a vessel at least 10m in length; and,
  • hold a current Medical Fitness Certificate including a colour blindness eyesight examination.

Duration:

This is normally a 12-day course, with 6 days theory, 5 days practical and 1 examination day.