What is the IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Certificate? The IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited certificate is an MCA recognised qualification that indicates that the holder has sufficient knowledge of celestial navigation to navigate globally using a sextant and to plan, undertake and manage an ocean passage together with a comprehensive understanding of the factors involved with regards to routing and meteorology.
This course is a required module for the MCA Chief Mate (Yachts) CoC.
Holders are able to act in the following capacities:
- Master of 200gt vessels unlimited areas/distance offshore
- Chief Mate of 500gt vessel up to 150 nautical miles offshore
- OOW (Officer of the Watch of a 500gt vessels unlimited areas/distance offshore)
The course consists of 6 days of astronavigation and worldwide meteorology. A thorough knowledge of all subjects covered in the IYT Master of Yachts Limited course is assumed. There will be a final written examination on the last day of the course. Sights, passage plan and exam are covered within the 6 day course.
- The sextant
- Measurement of time
- Meridian altitudes
- Sun sights
- Planet sights
- Starsight planning
- Starsights
- The pole star
- Moon sights
- Great circle sailing
- Meteorology
- Passage planning
Some say that this course is the equivalent or an alternative to the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean… and they are correct, to an extent. In our opinion, this course and qualification is a better alternative as you will also be able to work as Officer of the Watch 500gt on Large Yachts.
Find out more along with some FAQ’s about this course in one of our recent blogs by clicking here.
Note: Course fees do not include IYT/Governing Body License Fees.
