IYT Master of Yachts Limited (Power or Sail)

Master of Yachts 200gt Limited (Power)

• Certification: IYT
• Recognition: MCA-recognised
• Suitable For: Deckhands, Bosuns, Lead Deckhands
• Experience Level: Sea service required
• Duration: 13 Days
• Certificate Validity: 5 years

Why This Course Matters

This course qualifies you to command motor yachts with an MCA-recognised certificate allowing you to captain power vessels up to 200GT, up to 150NM offshore. It meets global commercial requirements and is accepted by major flag states and insurers for commercial yacht operations worldwide. The course opens the door to senior roles, qualifying you for positions such as Captain, Relief Skipper, OOW (up to 500GT), or Delivery Captain on private and commercially coded yachts. It also serves as the required step toward IYT’s Master of Yachts Unlimited certification for ocean command.

Course Structure

Navigation & Offshore Planning

Advanced chartwork, passage planning, tides, currents, and safe routing in coastal/offshore zones.

Meteorology & Watchkeeping

Weather interpretation, COLREGs application, night operations, and bridge team duties.

Vessel Handling & Seamanship

Practical command of power vessels, anchoring, MOB procedures, docking under pressure.

Emergency & Crew Management

Radio protocol, distress procedures, and your legal responsibilities as a professional skipper.

Useful Information

What’s Included

• Accommodation onboard during the practical module
• Hot lunch throughout the course
• Free pre-course self-assessment by a certified instructor
• Coffee station and light snacks available daily
• Comprehensive course materials and navigation tools
• Free rescheduling up to 7 days before course start

Accommodation (available at additional cost)

• Shared and private rooms
• Includes breakfast
• Swimming pool
• Self-service laundry
• Full board meals available

Prerequisites

• Minimum Age: 18 years old
• Practical Experience: Adequate experience at the helm of a sailboat or twin-screw power vessel

Sea Service Requirements:

• 3,000 nautical miles logged on genuine cruises or passages (not short day trips)
• At least 2,000 miles must be on coastal voyages (not ocean crossings)
• Minimum 50 days on board at sea (a day = 24 hours)
• Minimum 30 hours of night watch underway, with at least 6 hours as captain/watch leader

Verification: Sea time must be verified and signed by the vessel’s skipper (self-signed entries require independent confirmation)

Knowledge: Working understanding of Collision Regulations and basic paper chart coastal navigation

Medical: Valid physical/medical certificate including eyesight and color vision test

Communication: VHF or Radio Operator Certificate

Safety Training: Valid MCA-approved STCW 2010 Basic Training certificates are required before the Certificate of Competency can be issued. Candidates without valid STCW can update or complete the full course alongside MoY training (additional fees apply)

VHF Certification: Candidates without a VHF SRC certificate can study online and take the exam during the MoY course (additional fees apply)