IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited

Master of Yachts Unlimited

• Certification: IYT
• Recognition: MCA-recognised
• Suitable For: Experienced yacht captains, Senior deck officers
• Experience Level: Advanced
• Duration: 6 Days
• Certificate Validity: 5 years

Why This Course Matters

Grants you global command of yachts up to 200GT on unlimited oceans worldwide and qualifies you as Chief Officer on vessels up to 3,000GT—ideal for ocean-crossing captains and senior crew advancing into commercial or international roles.

Course Structure

Ocean Navigation & Celestial Theory

Master astro-navigation using a sextant, calculate position from celestial bodies, and apply great-circle routing principles.

Meteorology & Ocean Passage Planning

Use long-range weather systems and routing techniques for global voyages.

Safety & Emergency Procedures

Prepare for trans-oceanic emergencies, abandon ship scenarios, and long-term crisis management.

Legal Command Responsibilities

Understand international law, SOLAS requirements, and multi-flag compliance for ocean passages.

Useful Information

What’s Included

• 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

Must hold one of the following:

• Valid IYT Worldwide Master of Yachts Limited Certificate
• MCA STCW Officer of the Watch (OOW) Yachts CoC accepted for Flag State Endorsement
• Valid STCW Master <500GT Yachts CoC accepted for Flag State Endorsement
• MCA-stamped Notice of Eligibility (NOE)
• MCA Master (Code Vessel) <200GT or MCA Master <500GT Yachts (150nm/Near Coastal)
• Marshall Islands Master (STCW II/3) <350GT Yachts or Chief Mate (STCW II/3) <500GT Yachts
• AMSA Master <35m Near Coastal (Master 4)
• Commercial STCW Merchant Navy CoC holders may be accepted if they meet the sea time requirements for the Master of Yachts Limited CoC.

Sea Experience: Must have completed either two passages of 250 miles each or one passage of 500 miles out of sight of land. Passage must include a detailed passage plan for review and debriefing during the course. This requirement is ideally completed prior to course start, but may be completed after under extenuating circumstances.

Medical Requirements: Current medical fitness certificate and colour blindness eyesight examination, valid within the past 2 years.