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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.

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It is important to understand that an IYT certificate is a qualification that can be used across the globe. Unlike other training organisations, IYT insists on an understanding of IALA Regulations in Areas A & B, weather systems in the northern & southern hemispheres, tidal calculations for the Mediterranean and North America and the effects of tropical revolving storms.

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If you hold the master of yachts limited certificate you are qualified to work as:

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• Master of 200 ton vessel up to 150 nautical miles offshore

• Chief Mate of 500 ton vessel up to 150 nautical miles offshore

• Chief Mate of 200 ton vessel all oceans

• OOW (Officer of the Watch) of a 500 ton vessel all oceans.

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What are the minimum entry requirements to complete the IYT Master of Yachts Limited course?

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• One must hold or obtain a Marine Communications VHF-SRC Radio Operators certificate.

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• One must hold or obtain all STCW’10 certificates. Including Proficiency in Maritime Security Awareness.

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• Candidates must provide documented evidence of boating experience as stated below:

  • Logged 50 days on board a yacht at sea as an active crew member. For the purpose of this requirement, a day is defined as a period of 24 consecutive hours. Parts of a day may be included in this total, but a day is not invalidated by a candidate leaving the yacht for a few hours during a cruise. The term “at sea” is defined as being on a vessel outside of any harbour – natural or artificial – in which a cruising yacht could secure or anchor for a prolonged period of time.

  • Logged 3,000 miles in a yacht while cruising at sea (power or sail). This must be on genuine cruises or passages, not short day trips. At least 2,000 of this must be on coastal voyages and not ocean crossings. The candidate must have considerable time of actual vessel handling.

    • Note – Prerequisite sea time experience must have been obtained within the last five years.

    • Thirty hours on watch at night underway as an active member of a yacht’s crew. For at least six hours of this night experience, the candidate must have been acting as the vessel’s captain/watchleader. “Night,” in this context, is defined as the time between sunset and sunrise.

    • Have 5 passages of >60nm where they have been acting as a watch leader or skipper.

• A current medical fitness examination and a color blindness eyesight examination, which allows the participant to safely perform the relevant duties on a yacht. Medical/eyesight examinations are valid for a period of two years.

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Please Note: A candidate may take both endorsements, however, it is highly recommended that he or she have some hands-on practical experience and sea time on both power and sailing vessels before attempting the exam. The practical exam is not the forum for learning basic skills. Candidates may sit the shore-based course prior to having all the above requirements. Verification of the above yachting experience must be original and signed by the skipper of the yacht in which the candidate was sailing. Candidates claiming sea time during times when they were acting as skipper may sign their own entries but independent verification may be required.

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What does the program consist of?

The programme consists of a theory course and a liveaboard practical course. Each course stands alone and can be taken individually, however, the theory course must be successfully completed prior to taking the practical liveaboard course. They may be taken with any of our participating partner schools and do not necessarily have to be completed in immediate succession, however, it is recommended in order to retain as much information before the final on-board examination.

The theory course is a six-day comprehensive high-level shore based course with assessment papers and written examinations. Candidates are advised that a considerable amount of private study and varied cruising experience is required in addition to the formal instruction provided.

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The liveaboard (power or sail) practical course is a five-day course covering seamanship skills including ability to command and situational awareness. As fatigue can adversely affect one’s ability to perform/command, the liveaboard aspect of the course is critical to ensuring candidates are indeed prepared to command. This will be a preparation course for your final IYT Master of Yachts Limited Examination.

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Course Syllabus

• Chartwork instruments

• Charts, latitude and longitude

• Distance, speed, time & direction

• The magnetic compass, variation& deviation

• Position lines and position fixes

• Dead reckoning and estimated positions

• Tides

• Currents

• Course to steer to counteract a current

• Meteorology

• Pilotage

• Passage planning

• Electronic navigation aids

• International regulations for preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS)

• Ships construction

• Ship stability & drydocking

• Ropework

• Towing

• Anchoring

• Emergency procedures

• Ships power plant

• General maritime law

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What does the final exam consist of?

The final exam will be conducted by an independent IYT Master of Yachts examiner and takes the form of an extensive oral and practical test on a yacht (power or sail). Candidates can expect to be examined on any subject covered by the syllabus of the shore based or practical courses and to be questioned on any aspect of their yachting experience to date. You must successfully complete:

• A power examination on a power vessel in order to obtain certification for power vessels.

• A sail examination on a sailing vessel in order to obtain certification for sailing vessels.

• To obtain both a sail and power certification, two examinations will be required, one on a sailing vessel and another on a power vessel.

In the event that the examiner considers a candidate not to have achieved the required standards and/or the candidates’ ability as Captain does not reach the required standard, and/or the prerequisites have not been met for the IYT Master of Yachts Limited, a Master of Yachts Coastal certificate may be issued in the interim. In this case, and if requested, a personal report will be sent to the candidate outlining the reason or reasons for failure and suggesting remedial action prior to re sitting the exam. Completion of the Master of Yachts Limited certification course is not a guarantee of passing the examination and receiving your certificate.

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How do I apply or how do I get a power or sail endorsement on an existing certificate?

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How do I get a power or sail endorsement on an existing Master of Yachts Limited certificate?

To obtain an additional endorsement for either power or sail on your existing Master of Yachts Limited certificate you must be examined on board by an IYT examiner at an approved IYT school.

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How do I apply for enrollment?

Candidates may apply to any of the participating IYT Partner Schools worldwide who offer this course.

In order to apply for the IYT Master of Yachts certification courses, a detailed yachting resume must be sent to your IYT partner training school for evaluation.

Acceptance onto the course does not automatically guarantee obtaining an IYT Master of Yachts certificate. All the prerequisites must be fulfilled and satisfactory standards achieved.

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Classroom:

12 Students (Maximum)

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Training Schedule:

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Further courses dates and detailed schedule upon request.

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What does the course cost?

The 7 days theory course costs USD 800.00 incl. course notes and assessment.

The 5 days practical course costs USD 1,800.00 including course notes.

(USD 2,600.00 Package + USD 350 Examiners fee , Total = USD 2,950 )

 

Final Exam 1 day will be conducted by an IYT Master of Yachts examiner and takes the form of an extensive oral and practical test on a yacht. The examiner fees (USD 350),

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IYT MOY certificate USD 375. (MCA Approved)  

Further course material: divider and chart plotter, training sea chart, UK 5011. Food and beverages not incl., costs for shopping & cooking will be paid and organized by students as a part of the course.

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SCHEDULED 2017

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Theory & Theory Exam 

December 4-10

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Practical & Practical Exam

December 11-16

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SCHEDULED 2018

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Theory & Theory Exam

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February 12-18

March 12-18

April 2-8

May 14-20

June 11-17

July 9-15

August 13-19

September 17-23

October 15-21

November 12-18

December 10-16

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Practical & Practical Exam

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February 19-24

March 19-24

April 9-14

May 21-26

June 18-23

July 16-21

August 20-25

September 24-29

October 22-27

November 19-24

December 17-22

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