Yachtmaster Offshore (Full Package, RYA, USCG or other)

Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Coastal CoC Certificate of Competency - Course #300

The Yachtmaster Qualification is the pinnacle of the RYA Training and Certification System. It is widely recognized throughout the world as a prestigious accomplishment. Holding this credential will improve your resume if you are seeking to advance in your yachting career or for your own personal development if you are an owner / operator of yachts up to 200 tons internationally.

The Yachtmaster Course should be undertaken by crew aspiring to eventually advance to the MCA OOW level up to 3000 tons and by those who are advancing to the command level for Master of Yachts up to 200 tons.

Depending on your experience you will be examined at the Yachtmaster Coastal or at the Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence (CoC). The MPT Yachtmaster Course is taught on a Motor Vessel and the practical training and examination are towards a Motor Certificate of Competence. If you are applying for a Sail Endorsement, this course will not satisfy your practical training and exam requirements.

This advanced level certification is available in a 2 week + exam program combining shore based theory and practical hands-on techniques for a Motor Vessel and the RYA Practical Examination. Note that once your eligibility has been reviewed (sea time and prerequsiites met), the schedule for the practical examination is predicated on three things:

1) Your successful completion of the theory examinations

2) The weather

3) The availability of the RYA Examiner (this is not an MPT employee)

MPT will endeavor to schedule examinations on the weekend immediately following the training whenever possible. Examinations may need to be scheduled for additional days which may not be consecutive to the dates of the course.

Students registering for this program should also take the PRE COURSE week to study the basic navigation and introductory subjects that are considered prerequisite knowledge & skills when starting the Yachtmaster Training. This will significantly increase the likelihood of passing the theory examinations. The pre course(s) adds 4 days of training onto your Yachtmaster program and includes course #333 The Essentials of Navigation, and #303 Short Range VHF Radio Course. If you have not taken the STCW Basic Safety Training Course you should consider adding this onto your schedule. Also speak to your MPT counselor to determine any prerequisites needed such as Sea Survival or First Aid (both are included in the MPT STCW BST Course). These are especially important if you will be operating commercially or are applying for a commercial endorsement.

The Yachtmaster course is accredited by the RYA and MCA Recognized for service as Captain or Mate (OOW) up to 200gt up to 150 miles offshore at the Offshore level or up to 60 miles offshore for the Coastal level. The Yachtmaster CoC meets STCW A-VI/1 and section A-VI/1-4 when combined with the STCW Basic Safety Training Courses. The commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Offshore fulfills the prerequisite for MCA OOW 500 and 3000gt and the MCA STCW A-II/2 Command Certificate for Master 200gt. This course is the first step towards a Yachtmaster Ocean with the unlimited route CoC as well.

Based on your sea time experience and your boathandling and navigation and seamanship expertise, upon successful completion, the RYA Examiner will award you with either the Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Coastal level of Certificate of Competency.

Sea Service Prerequisites (minimums): Note you must be able to provide proof of your sea service before undertaking the exam. This should be included with your MPT Yachtmaster Application which is due at least 2 weeks before the course when possible to allow our team to review it and ensure your eligibility for the course. Speak to your MPT Career Counselor or your instructor for assistance.

Sea Service can be proven by submitting one or more of the following:

1) Log book (RYA or other acceptable)

2) Sea Service Testimonial Letters from captains, owners or operators of vessels outlining vessel specifics, time underway, your capacity served onboard and the location of the service (tidal or non-tidal waters, etc).

3) Sea Service Forms (calendar style)

Yachtmaster Coastal: Motor

30 days sea time overall on motor vessels

2 days in command

800 miles logged

12 night hours logged

Yachtmaster Offshore: Motor

50 days sea time overall on motor vessels

5 days in command

2500 miles logged with half transiting through tidal waters

5 passages over 60 miles, including 2 overnight and 2 in command

Yachtmaster Ocean:

Obtain Yachtmaster Offshore

Ocean pasage of 600 miles or more as captain or mate

complete the RYA astro/ocean shorebased theory

Complete oral exam with RYA examiner successfully

*If you will be applying for a Yachtmaster Ocean, simply register for both the Yachtmaster Offshore Course #300 and the Yachtmaster Ocean - Astro Navigation Course #306. Note there are additional service and exam requirements for the oceans component that are completed at sea outside the scope of this program.

For Commercial Endorsement:

In addition to the SRC and First Aid you will need to obtain an MCA Certificate of Medical Fitness (ENG-1) as well as the Personal Survival Training and the online Professional Practices & Responsibilities (PPR) Certificate. If you are planning to work commercially you should simply add the STCW Basic Training Program which will include the approved Personal Survival and First Aid automatically and will also allow your Yachtmaster CoC to have the STCW endorsement as well. Most boats internationally require this of all crew working commercially. We also recommend the Security Awareness or Designated Security (VPDSD) Course if you are working commercially as well. These are all separate fees from the Yachtmaster Course however MPT offers Package discounts, speak to an MPT RYA Specialist for more information and assistance. There is also a fee candidates will pay to the RYA for the commercial endorsement.

YACHTMASTER COASTAL & OFFSHORE Subjects Include:

One week of comprehensive shore based theory module with written assessment papers including navigation, tidal calculations, international and inland rules of the road, coastal pilotage, meteorology, anchoring and mooring, docking and undocking, buoyage systems, safety, voyage and passage planning, general ship knowledge and seamanship. This one week theory module may be broken up over the entire course as the practical component is also scheduled throughout the course weather permitting and alternating days with the shorebased theory.

One week of Yachtmaster offshore/coastal practical training is conducted on board one of MPT’s Yachts. These yachts are up to 48’ and are twin screw motor yachts. This part of the instruction covers seamanship skills such as nautical terms, tides, marlinespike seamanship, anchor work, boat handling, docking, general yachting skills, basic weather, navigation and passage planning. This course will be a preparation course for your final Yachtmaster Offshore/Coastal Examination. The practical segment of the course will be offered modularly throughout the course weather permitting. The practical portion of the course will be conducted during daytime and evening and occasionally may include weekend hours.

Written Exams:

The written exams are administered at MPT at the end of the shore based theory segment of your program. They include all of the topics covered in the course.

Practical Exam:

All of the shore based courses and experience criteria must be fulfilled before the RYA Examiner will conduct the practical assessment. The final exam will be conducted by an independent and unbiased RYA Yachtmaster examiner and takes the form of an extensive oral and practical test on a motor yacht. Candidates who have taken MPT\'s Yachtmaster course may use one of the MPT vessels for the exam at no additional fee. The practical exam will take an additional one-two days and is scheduled when the examiner is available and generally immediately after the course, weather permitting.

We will teach you the knowledge based subjects during your shore based theory week and also fine tune your boat handling skills during your practical course, but you should be familiar with the following areas when you join the class and proficient by the exam date. (Note if you are not already well versed in these subjects when you arrive, you are strongly encouraged to take the pre course week as there is not sufficient time to cover the basics in the 2 week program. Ask about #333, #334) We also recommend the complete courses DVD as a training aid and it is available in the MPT ships store.

• Knowledge of the International and Inland Rules of the Road.

• Safety. The candidate will be expected to know what safety equipment should be carried on board a yacht.

• Boat Handling, Maneuvering, Docking: Yachtmaster Coastal students will be expected to answer questions & demonstrate ability in simple situations only. Yachtmaster Offshore candidates are expected to demonstrate ability in more complex situations and will also be expected to show a higher level of expertise.

• General seamanship, including maintenance.

• Responsibilities of the skipper

• Navigation, Basic Weather

• Radio Communication & Signaling

• Command presence, management and direction of crew.

If at the end of your course you wish to postpone the practical exam date, you are permitted to return for exam at no charge within one calendar year, space permitting.

Practical Exam FEES:

The RYA Examination Fee for the initial examination will be paid by MPT as part of your course tuition. Additional RYA fees are paid by candidate if a subsequent examination is needed.

Additional Recommended/Required Courses:

Pre Course Essentials of Navigation #333

Boathandling Basics (Hands-On Simulation & Classroom Training) #334

First Aid & CPR #143

or Take STCW Basic Safety Training #141, 142, 143, 144

SRC VHF Radio License #303 (offered during pre course week) or GMDSS #404/#152

MCA Approved Engine Course #440

USCG Radar Course #148 & ARPA Course #150 or MCA Nav/Radar/ARPA Course #402

If you have three years of yacht service, speak to a career counselor about continuing straight through your OOW or Chief Mate 3000 ton program.

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PRE-STUDY AIDS: Available at MPT Ships Store

Complete Course Training DVD

Flashcards

Also See required Materials

PICK UP AT SCHOOL WHEN YOU REGISTER OR WHEN YOU CHECK-IN:

Yachtmaster Shorebased Training Manuals & Charts (provided by MPT)