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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam

Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G158) available from the webshop (see right).

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams can be taken under sail or power and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly. The candidate or a training centre provides the boat and the RYA provides an examiner. Note: All qualifying sea time and passages must be gained on vessels appropriate to the type of exam i.e. gained in sailing vessels for a sail exam and power vessels for a power exam.

There is no formal training course leading up to the exam, but those who have not previously taken RYA courses often find it useful to book themselves in for some informal training at an RYA centre prior to their exam. This training can be tailor-made to your specific needs and helps to fill any gaps in your knowledge that may become apparent.

The exam will include an assessment of your skippering skills, boat handling, general seamanship, navigation, safety awareness and knowledge of the IRPCS, meteorology and signals.

Boats used for exams

You may use your own boat or a boat that you have chartered or borrowed. You will be responsible for ensuring the boat is seaworthy and suitable for the area in which the exam takes place and equipped as shown below.

The boat used must be between 7m and 18m (LOA) and be in sound, seaworthy condition, equipped to the standard set out in the RYA Boat Safety Handbook 2nd Edition (code G103). The boat must be equipped with a full up to date set of charts and navigational publications along with working instruments and either plotter or GPS. In addition to the candidate there should be two crew on board as the examiner will not take part in the management of the boat during the exam.

There may be vessels that will meet the guidelines outlined above but by virtue of their layout, construction, handling characteristics or other factors may be unsuitable for use for an RYA Yachtmaster Practical examination. The RYA reserves the right to refuse an exam on a vessel that, in the view of the RYA Chief Examiner, will not allow the examiner to conduct an examination to the standard required by the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Qualification Panel.

Before you book your exam please check that you:

• can provide a boat
• have completed the required mileage and experience as skipper
• hold an SRC (Short Range Certificate) or higher level GMDSS radio operators qualification
• hold a valid first aid certificate
• have read the syllabus in RYA Logbook (G158)
• have read and comply with the pre-requisites above.

Additionally if not on the boat, you will need to bring to the exam:

• laminated or waterproof charts
• GPS set (may be hand held)
• tide tables
• pilotage information for the local area, eg pilot books, port information etc
• plotting instruments.
• Photographic ID card or document, such as a passport or driving licence

If you need your Certificate of Competence in order to work on board a commercial craft subject the MCA's codes of practice, you will need to get it commercially endorsed .

Yachtmaster Offshore IYT certificate

International certified yacht school – teaching experience since 2006

Iyt yachtmaster offshore certificate training.

The program Yachtmaster Offshore IYT is not for beginners!

  The course IYT Yachtmaster Offshore for those who are ready to study in detail navigation, tiding, and meteorology.

Certificate`s  Yachtmaster Offshore IYT holder has the right to command of a vessel up to a maximum 24 meters, up to 150 nautical miles from the coast, day or night, any weather.

Standard for the Certificate Yachtmaster Offshore IYT  

The requirementsto aaply to the IYT Yachtmaster Offshore course are:

– 3000 nautical miles – 50 days on board at sea (a day = 24 hours) – 30 hours on watch at night underway.

– certificate Radiooperator VHF or candidates must study course Radiooperator VHF at the same time as Yachtmaster Offshore

The Candidate for course Yachtmaster Offshore should be 18 years of age or over.

11 days comprehensive high-level course:

6 days high-level shore-based module with a number of assessment papers and written examinations incorporating subjects including navigation, tidal calculations, COLREG,  meteorology,  buoyage, safety, passage planning, general ship knowledge.

5 days practical course – seamanship skills such as  boat handling, docking,  navigation and passage planning.

The course duration be a minimum of 40 hours of theory and practical training, but this time frame may be reduced for those who have recognized prior learning or boating/sea time experience.

Yachtmaster Offshore course in our yacht school can be taught in English, Estonian, and Russian.

Yachtmaster Offshore IYT Certificate

Theory in classes, address: estonia: pärnu, sadama,13, price: €600, theory on web site, https://yacht-challenge.com/online-courses/, price: €300.

Theory exam Yachtmaster Offshore IYT: Writing exam for 4 main subjects

• Tides and currents
• Meteorology

Yachtmaster Offshore Practice start dates in Estonia, Pärnu

 01, 10, 30 

Price – €900    

Price included:

-Captain-instructor,

-berth in DBL cabin, bed linen,

-marina fees in Pärnu,

-all necessary manuals.

Paid additionally: -Meals on the yacht, including meals for the captain-instructor,

-fuel, insurance, final cleaning – €100,

-marina fee on islands – €33 per boat per night,

-after successful theory and practice exam – certificate Yachtmaster Offshore IYT – €150

yacht Oceanis 393 – 3 cab 2 WC

Check-in/Check-out – 12-00

Yachtmaster Offshore Practice dates in Netherlands, Lemmer

19-26 july 2024, lemmer – urk – enkhuizen – medemblick – harlingen – hindeloppen- lemmer.

Price – €980

 -all necessary manuals.

Paid additionally: -Meals on the yacht, including meals for the captain-instructor, 

-100 euro -fuel, final cleaning, boat insurance,

-marina fees,

yacht Oceanis 34 3 cab 1 WC

Yachtmaster Offshore Practice dates in Atlantic France, La Trinite

07-14 september 2024, la trinite – quiberon – belle illes – concarneau – groix – port luis – la trinite.

Captain-instructor, berth in DBL cabin, bed linen,  all necessary manuals.

Paid additionally: -Meals on the yacht, including meals for the captain-instructor, m arina fees, fuel (all about 250€ per person per week)

yacht Dufour 405  3 cab 2 WC

e-mail: [email protected]   cell.+37253754494

Yachtmaster Offshore Practice dates Italy (Tuscany) - Corsica

12-19 october 2024, marina etrusca – elba island – corsica island – capraia island – sen vincent – marina etrusca.

yacht Oceanis 38.1  3 cab 2 WC

On the Yachtmaster Offshore IYT courses, you study the following disciplines:

• Tides and Currents
• Passage planning
• Electronic navigation aids COLREGS
• Ship Construction
• Towing, Anchoring
• Emergency Procedures

Practice exam Yachtmaster Offshore IYT:

• Predeparture checks
• Boat handling under power and sail

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JPMA & Hoylake Sailing School

(john percival marine associates), what are the requirements for a master less than 200gt coc.

The MCA have brought out the Master (code vessels <200gt), OOW (Yachts less than <500gt) CoC for those who hold a Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Ocean, and would like to hold an MCA Master CoC.

There are 2 variants of the Master <200gt: ‘Limited to 150 miles from safe haven’ & ‘Unlimited area’.

If you hold the Yachtmaster Offshore CoC, you will get the limited Master <200gt CoC, if you hold the Yachtmaster Ocean CoC, you will get the unlimited Master <200gt CoC.

If your final aim is to achieve the Master <500gt or Master <3000gt CoC, you will need to have the OOW <3000gt CoC before you can move on to the Master CoCs.

In order to gain a Master <200gt CoC, you will need to do some classroom training, some sea service, and finally an oral exam.

Required Service:

You need to have 6 months of sea service on vessels of any size, whilst holding an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or IYT Master of Yachts Limited certificate.

Sea Service Verification Process – please click here to read about new regulations.

The courses you must undertake for Master <200gt are:

STCW Basic Safety Week certificates (PST or RYA Basic Sea Survival/PSSR/Elementary First Aid/Basic Fire Fighting) RYA or IYT Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased & Practical certs (either sail or power). These need to be  Commercially Endorsed NOTE: you don’t need to have a shorebased Yachtmaster certificate if your Yachtmaster CoC was issued before 31st July 2003 GMDSS ROC (if YM Offshore is used) or GMDSS GOC (if YM Ocean is used) certificate ENG1 Medical certificate Human Element Leadership & Management (Operational) certificate

Updating Training for CoC applications – anyone serving on board ship, who holds any of the following certificates must, as of 1st January 2017, have documentary evidence of either completing the training course or updating training within the last 5 years:

• Personal Survival Techniques
• Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (CPSC & RB)
• Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB)
• Basic Fire Fighting
• Advanced Fire Fighting

Applying for an NoE:

To do the final oral exam for Master <200gt, you will need a Notice of Eligibility. This document is issued once the MCA have assessed your eligibility, and an oral exam cannot be booked until the NoE is issued.

Your service needs to be proved with 2 forms of evidence for each vessel on which you are claiming service time. Usually a Testimonial and a Certificate of Discharge. If you have a discharge book, this can be used with a testimonial for each vessel, or if you are a member of the PYA they will attest your PYA logbook.

You must send a form of ID with your application. You can send a copy of your passport, signed by your Captain and with their CoC number noted, but you can also send any form of National ID – birth certificate or Discharge Book are usually easier to cope without!

Click here to view MSN 1858 (the testimonials and certificate of discharge can be found as annexes of the M Notice on pages 33-37)

Update to Electronic NoE application process & online oral exams

You will need to download the application form . You must complete the form and send all of your original certificates to the MCA. The NoE will be processed in about 28 days. Once the NoE is issued you are deemed eligible to take the oral exam.

JPMA offers oral preparation courses for the Master <200gt oral exam. Click here for details.

YACHT MASTER OFFSHORE SAIL / CATAMARAN

This is a recreational certificate of competency for command of a sailing catamaran up to 24 meters in length and up to 150 nautical miles offshore.

It is a comprehensive theory and live aboard course consisting of five days of classroom theory and a practical component of six days including the final practical on the water examination.

* Those who have obtained the Yachtmaster Offshore Sail - Catamaran CoC, can automatically obtain the “International Certificate of Competency” (ICC), provided the candidate meets the requirements as laid down by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (Resolution 40).

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Cascais Yachting

International yacht training and certification in cascais, yachtmaster offshore.

The IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Offshore certificate is a recreational certificate of competency to command sailing and/or power vessels up to 24 metres in length up to 150 nm offshore. It is a comprehensive theory and live aboard course consisting of five days classroom theory and a practical component of six days for sail including the practical on the water examination. The minimum age to obtain this certification is 18. Candidates must either hold a recognised VHF Radio Operators Certificate or must take the full IYT VHF-SRC Marine Communications course .

The courses are designed to provide the highest standard of maritime education for the recreational yachtsman and woman and for those who are serious about obtaining the best nautical qualifications available. They are ideal for those who greatly want to expand their knowledge and experience and increase their confidence in commanding a yacht. For those who are taking the courses, completion of the five-day STCW Basic Safety training courses is not required but highly recommended. The five-day STCW course covers Firefighting, Sea Survival, First Aid and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities.

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

Yachtmaster courses are not for beginners. This six-day comprehensive high-level shore based course includes 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.

Certificate Limitations

• Command of a vessel up to 24 meters in length,
• IYT’s Yachtmaster Offshore Sail Certificate covers command of a sailing vessel with a sail area of greater than 80 square metres/861 square feet
• up to 150 miles offshore
• not for commercial use

What are the minimum entry requirements to apply for the IYT Yachtmaster Offshore course?

1. 50 days on board a yacht at sea as an active crew member . 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.

2. Have logged 3,000 miles in a yacht while cruising at sea. This mileage must be logged on genuine cruises or passages but not short day trips. At least 2,000 miles must have been completed on coastal voyages and not ocean crossings. It is important that the candidate has considerable time of actual vessel handling.

3. Thirty hours on watch at night underway as an active member of a yacht’s crew. For at least six hours of this night time 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.

4. A current medical examination and a colour blindness eyesight examination, which allows the participant to safely perform the relevant duties on a yacht, including being able to see and distinguish lights and signals of other vessels and navigational marks in typical weather conditions without risk to him/herself, other crew members or the safe operation of the vessel.

5. A six-hour VHF Radio Operators course covering the general rules and procedures for the safe operation of a VHF marine radio. If you do not have a valid VHF certificate this course may be conducted on board the yacht or in the classroom prior to joining the practical course.

Minimum sea time must have been met prior to the final examination .

What does the exam consist of?

Written theory examinations will occur during the course. The final examination is an oral and practical test on board a yacht. Candidates must demonstrate that they have sufficient ability to handle, dock, and anchor the boat with a required level of confidence. Candidates can expect to be examined on any subject contained within the syllabus and to be questioned on any of their yachting experience to date.

In the event that the examiner considers an examinee not to have achieved the required standards, a certificate will not be issued. In this case, a confidential report will be sent to the candidate outlining the reason or reasons for failure and suggesting remedial action that could lead to the successful completion of the course. Completion of the IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Offshore course is not a guarantee of passing the examination and receiving your certificate.

How do I apply for enrolment?

In order to apply for the IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster certification courses, a detailed yachting resume must be sent to us for evaluation.

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 and checked by IYT Worldwide.

All of the courses and criteria must be fulfilled before a candidate may apply to take the final on-board examination.

Duration: 5 days theory, shorebased; 6 days practical (liveaboard) Cost: 1900 € (includes exams fees; certification; accomodation liveaboard

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The IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Offshore certificate is a recreational certificate of competency to command sailing and/or power vessels up to 24 metres in length up to 150 nm offshore. It is a comprehensive theory and live aboard course consisting of five days classroom theory and a practical component of six days including the practical on the water examination. The minimum age to obtain this certification is 18.

Candidates must either hold a recognised VHF Radio Operators Certificate or must take the full IYT VHF-SRC Marine Communications course 

IYT’s Yachtmaster Offshore Sail Certificate covers command of a sailing vessel with a sail area of greater than 80 square metres/861 square feet. 

Certificate limitations:

• Command of a vessel up to 24 meters in length
• up to 150 miles offshore
• not for commercial use

The minimum entry requirements to apply for the IYT Yachtmaster Offshore course:

• 50 days on board a yacht at sea as an active crew member. 
• Have logged 3,000 miles in a yacht while cruising at sea 
• Thirty hours on watch at night underway as an active member of a yacht’s crew. 
• A current medical examination and a colour blindness eyesight examination
• A six-hour VHF Radio Operators course covering the general rules and procedures for the safe operation of a VHF marine radio.

Minimum sea time must have been met prior to the final examination.

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To become a licensed skipper and charter yachts around the world, take the ISSA INSHORE Skipper Course. The course is 7 days from 9:00 to 17:00 + one day-a-night navigation with at least 20NM crossing.

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Yachtmaster Coastal

Course description.

The IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Coastal certificate is a recreational certificate of competency for command of sailing and/or power vessels up to 24 metres in length up to 60 nm offshore. It is a comprehensive live aboard course consisting of six days for sail or five days for power, which includes the practical on water examination. The minimum age to obtain this certification is 18. Candidates must either hold a recognised VHF Radio Operators Certificate or must take the full IYT VHF-SRC Marine Communications course and school must place order for this certificate while placing order for the Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competency.   ‍

Certificate Limitations

• Command of a vessel up to a maximum length of 78 ft /24 metres
• In coastal waters up to 60 miles offshore
• In moderate wind and sea conditions
• Not for commercial use

What are the minimum entry requirements to apply for the IYT Yachtmaster Coastal course?

• 25 days and 800 miles at sea including 2 days as watch leader/skipper
• 12 hours underway on watch at night
• Minimum sea time must have been met prior to the final examination

What Does The Exam Consist Of?

The examination is an oral and practical test onboard a yacht. Candidates must demonstrate that they have sufficient ability to handle, dock, and anchor the boat with a required level of confidence. Candidates can expect to be examined on any subject contained within the syllabus and to be questioned on any of their yachting experience to date.

In the event that the examiner considers an examinee not to have achieved the required standards, a certificate will not be issued. In this case, a confidential report will be sent to the candidate outlining the reason or reasons for failure and suggesting remedial action that could lead to the successful completion of the course. Completion of the IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Coastal course is not a guarantee of passing the examination and receiving your certificate.

‍ How Do I Apply For Enrollment?

When applying to this course please send us a detailed yachting resume for evaluation.

Note: Yachtmaster Coastal is a recreational course that can be taught in any language BUT cannot be upgraded to the professional Master of Yachts certificate.

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The following are the main subjects to be taught during this course. After completion, the student should be competent at an acceptable level.

Six days onboard on a very intensive course practicing sailing skills. During this course we include a passage to Albufeira, Vilamoura or Guadiana. Night sailing included!

Syllabus of this course:

• International collision regulations
• Navigational charts and publications
• Dead reckoning and estimated position
• Position fixing
• Tides and currents
• Safety at sea
• Meteorology
• Boat handling
• Passage planning

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The IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited is an MCA-recognized commercial Master License for Yachts up to 200GT across all oceans. It is recognized by various flag states and port authorities around the world and meets the requirements for candidates working towards their MCA Officer of the watch (OOW Yachts 3000GT) and Chief Mate 3000 CoC.

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• IYT Master of Yachts Limited Theory
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• View more information on the IYT website 

IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Certification

The IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Certificate qualifies you to work as:

• Master of 200-ton yachts, all oceans
• Chief Mate of 150-ton yachts up to 150 nautical miles offshore
• Chief Mate of 200-ton yachts, all oceans
• OOW (Officer of the Watch) on all oceans of a 500-ton yacht, all oceans

Master of Yachts Unlimited Prerequisites / Requirements:

• IYT Master of yachts limited certificate (Or an MCA stamped notice of Eligibility)or - MCA Master (Code Vessel) < 200GT - MCA OOW certificate - MCA stamped Notice of Eligibility (NOE) - Marshall Islands Master (STCW II/3) < 350GT / Chief Mate (STCW II/3 <500GT) - AMSA Master less than 35m Near Coastal (Master <35m NC)
• An ENG1 or other type of Seafarer medical certificate including an eyesight and color blindness check, less than 2 years old (must be within the expiration date of the given certificate if less than 2 years)
• Either two trips of 250 miles, or one trip of 500 miles out of sight of land.- For areas where this may be difficult, (i.e. the Mediterranean or Caribbean); this out of sight of land requirement can be satisfied 20 miles or more from a shoreline. It is expected that a passage plan be made for that voyage, which would subsequently be used in the course for review and debriefing purposes leading to improvements by the final theory exam.
• It is preferred that the passage(s) be carried out prior to the course being taken but it can be done afterward with extenuating circumstances). Please contact or view the IYT website for more information regarding this.

Master of Yachts Unlimited Theory Course Breakdown:

Course length and content covered:.

6 Days days of astronavigation & worldwide meteorology. Candidates must hold a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the subjects covered in the IYT Master Limited course.

Subjects covered include:

• The earth and the celestial sphere
• The PZX triangle
• The sextant
• Measurement of time
• Meridian altitudes
• Planet sights
• Starsight planning
• The pole star
• Moon sights
• Compass checking
• Satellite navigation systems
• Great circle sailing
• Meteorology
• Passage planning

IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Exam & Certificate of Competency

Apart from the above-mentioned prerequisites, qualifications, knowledge, and experience, candidates are required to do the following in order to attain an IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Certificate of Competency.

• A final written exam on the last day (6th) of the course. (3 hour written exam).
• The demonstration of practical sextant competencies including the taking of sun sights during the course.
• The submission of a formal plan for an ocean passage. Please read or contact the IYT or an IYT approved training school for more information regarding this.

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Requirements To Become A Recreational Instructor

Please do not apply if you do not meet the following criteria. .

IYT’s Recreational Training programme is taught by highly qualified yachtsmen and women with years of experience.

If you have the required skills and experience and wish to instruct for an IYT partner school, we welcome reviewing your application to become a certified IYT Recreational Instructor. Simply complete the instructor application online providing the necessary documents. We will determine the level at which you can teach based on the information provided. We may ask that you undergo an instructor training course to ensure you are familiar with the IYT programme and teaching techniques.

Please note that all instructors must be associated with a school. We do not allow freelance instructors.

Recreational courses may be taught in any language.

Again, please note that all instructors must be associated with a school. We do not allow freelance instructors.

Instructors will receive an “IYT Recreational Certificate” and “Official Instructor Membership Letter” listing the courses they are approved to instruct. This list of courses is also available on the instructor’s IYT account profile. Instructor membership is annual and must be maintained in order to remain qualified to instruct and place orders for student certificates.

Instructor Approval General Guidelines

Instructor approval will be determined by evaluating each application on a case-by-case basis. However, the instructor:

• Should hold a qualification at least a level above what they are requesting to be certified to instruct,
• Hold same level as requesting to instruct but have instruction experience on resume/CV.
• Hold the same level as requesting to instruct and do an instructor training course with an approved IYT instructor training school.
• Should be 18 years or older
• As of August 10, 2023, a valid Basic First Aid Course completion certificate for all levels of Instructors that teach on water courses is required – does not have to be an STCW certificate for Recreational Instructors.
• Meet the other course specific requirement listed below for each instructor level.

We accept qualifications from other sailing and boating organisations for instructor certification, but do so on a case-by-case basis. Examples: AMSA, RYA, Sail Canada, US Sailing.

Course Specific Guidelines

Dinghy instructors.

• Hold qualifications as described above in “General Guidelines", however, we will evaluate these based on recommendation of school. 
• Hold a valid Basic First Aid Course completion certificate – does not have to be an STCW certificate for Recreational Instructors. (as of August 10, 2023)

Personal Watercraft Operations Instructors

• Hold qualifications as described above in “General Guidelines.”

IYT Try Sailing Instructor

• Hold Qualifications as described above in “General Guidelines”.
• Hold the IYT Marine Communications VHF/SRC certificate or a national issued radio operators license.

IYT Introductory Sailing Skills Instructor

• Hold a valid Basic First Aid Course completion certificate – does not have to be an STCW certificate for Recreational Instructors. (as of August 10, 2023

IYT Day Skipper / Crew – Sail Instructor

Learn to sail / introduction to yachting.

• Hold Qualifications as described above in “General Guidelines.”

International Crew Instructor

• Hold Qualifications as described above in "General Guidelines."

International Flotilla, International Bareboat Skipper and ICC <24 Metres Instructor

• Have a current medical fitness certificate (including colour blind test) – within two years from date of issue by clinic/doctor.
• Recommend holding STCW certifications – HOWEVER, at minimum must hold a recognised first aid certificate and sea survival course completion certificate
• STCW certificates do not have to be in date as applicant may not be currently working in commercial marine industry.
• Logged 1,500 nautical miles in power or sail vessels; a portion must be command experience.
• Note that 1500 nm is an increased requirement from previously allowed 500 nm.  All applications submitted after April 1st, 2018 must show proof of 1500 nm

Yachtmaster Coastal Instructor

• Hold the IYT Marine Communications VHF or VHF/SRC certificate or a national issued radio operators license.
• Recommend holding STCW certifications – HOWEVER, at minimum must hold a recognised first aid certificate and sea survival course completion certificate.
• Logged 2,500 nautical miles in power or sail vessels; a portion must be command experience.

Yachtmaster Offshore Instructor

• Hold qualifications as described above in “General Guidelines”
• Logged in excess of 3,500 nautical miles in power or sail vessels, a portion must be command experience.

Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor

• Approval will be given based on the background and experience of ocean navigation of the applicant.

Small Powerboat and RIB Master Instructor

• Hold a recognized first aid course completion certificate.
• Note that this is an increased requirement.  All applications submitted after April 1st, 2018 must hold a recognized first aid course completion certificate .

Marine Communications VHF/SRC Instructor

• Approval will be given based on the marine communications experience of the applicant.
• Current photograph (passport style face shot in either jpg or png format). Please upload to your IYT Account ID/profile
• Copy of government issued ID (passport or driver's license). Please upload to your IYT Account ID/profile
• Copy of any relevant currently held instructor qualification.
• Copy of any relevant nautical qualification(s).
• Copy of proof of sea time.
• CV (Curriculum Vitae) or resume of maritime experience (if applicable).
• Copy of Mariners Medical Fitness form.

If you already have an IYT account ID, please login and complete the instructor application.

What does it cost to be an IYT Instructor

Please see this document for Instructor Membership & Certificate Prices as of April 1, 2017  instructor cert and membership-fees-2017-to publish.pdf   The cost is based on the range of courses covered and the depth of knowledge required.

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• Certificate Renewal & Replacement

All IYT Worldwide certificates, including instructor certificates, require renewal (revalidation) every five years.

Two of the most frequent questions we receive are: “How do I replace a lost, stolen or damaged certificate?” and “How do i renew my certificate?”

You will find the instructions for renewing (revalidating) and obtaining a replacement (duplicate) below.

Please note that if you wish to revalidate early you can only revalidate up to 6 months prior to the expiration date of your certificate. Should you choose to revalidate in advance you will not lose any time; your new card will show an issue date matching the expiry of the existing card. The new card will then be valid for another 5 years from this date. If you revalidate after the certificate has expired, your new card will show an issue date from the date that your order is processed.

If your certificate has been lost, damaged or stolen we are happy to provide a duplicate. There is no need to contact the school to do this on your behalf.

“ Please note that IYT are not liable for any incorrect data entered into student profiles. Therefore, please check your profile data thoroughly. If a certificate is issued with incorrect data (e.g. spelling, date of birth), the creator of the profile will be liable for the replacement costs of the corrected certificates.” IMPORTANT NOTE: IYT will not tolerate fraudulent activity, nor the tampering of certificates (IYT or other), and the submission of such will result in the cancellation of your IYT certificate(s). In addition, students found submitting tampered documentation or certificates to IYT will be banned from taking any IYT courses in the future.  If tampered medical or seatime is presented to IYT for Master of Yachts revalidation, IYT will cancel the certificate(s) and may notify the MCA.

PLEASE NOTE: Diveboat Coxswain, Dive Boat Mate & Dive Boat Operations Specialist – we no longer offer these qualification, however, we will revalidate.  Please contact us at [email protected] and tell us that you would like to revalidate and provide your preferred shipping method, airmail which we cannot trace or guarantee or UPS courier which we recommend. 

Diveboat Master – we no longer offer this qualification and will not revalidate. We will substitute with the Diveboat Mate Certificate.  Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to proceed and obtain the Diveboat Mate Certificate and tell us that you would like to revalidate and provide your preferred shipping method, airmail which we cannot trace or guarantee or UPS courier which we recommend.  

Why is renewal required?

As part of our Quality Management System, all command level certificates are now required to be renewed just as one must renew a driver’s license, pilot’s license and passport. Renewal is imperative to ensure that students are still eligible to hold the existing license, and for security purposes to assist in the detection of fraudulent certificates. Students are able to renew their certificates on our website.

Reasons to renew:

• Most IYT Worldwide certificates are mandated by various governments to be renewed every five years, therefore, it is a requirement that we must adhere to.
• Students can get updates on new rules or regulations that have come into place since they were certified.
• E-learning updates will be available through IYT online.
• Any change of address, email, ID number or other information can be amended when renewing.
• If a student does not renew we will assume that they are no longer active sailors and can be removed from our database.
• If a student has been involved in an accident due to their own fault or illegal behaviour, we reserve the right not to renew their certificate.
• If a national government agency, marine police or administration has good reason for a candidate’s certificate to be withdrawn or asks for it not to be renewed in the interests of public safety, IYT can do so at this time.
• For security purposes to assist in the detection of fraudulent certificates.

How to Renew or Replace your IYT Certificate

If you already have a profile registered in our system and can view your certificates online. Please follow these directions:

• IMPORTANT:  A digital signature is now required (as of Feb 28, 2024) in order for IYT to issue the ICC Certificate.  Please see the instructions on how to upload a digital signature to your IYT Account ID here. https://iytnet.com/media/docs/How_to_add_signature_to_profile_for_ICC.pdf
• Headshot: Upload a photo of your face and shoulders. IMPORTANT: This photo will be printed on your ID card. Make sure the photo is straight, bright, clear and contains your entire face and head. No hats or sunglasses. You may smile.
• Passport or government issued ID: Upload a scan (or take a very clear photo). Be sure the full page is visible as we must be able to clearly see your name, date of birth and photo.
• Under the Dashboard tab, click View My Profile .
• Click on the Certificates tab to see your list of certificates.
• Select each certificate you would like to revalidate (renew) by checking the box on the right, then click Revalidate (or Replace if you want to replace your certificate).
• Follow the prompts through to the payment process to complete your order. (Keep in mind that you will be required to make a payment at the end of this process. We accept VISA, MC or PayPal).

NOTE: For Master of Yachts certificates, during the checkout process you will be asked to upload documents required for those certificates. See What documents do I need to submit for more info.

Please see information about Shipping & Handling below. If airmail is the chosen method of shipment and the package is lost you will be billed for the full cost of the replacement plus shipping.

No profile? Or is a certificate missing from your online profile?  Or do you only have a hardcover or plastic certificate without a QR code on the back?

Then please follow these instructions:

First, create a profile if you haven’t already.

• Click the login icon at the top right corner of our homepage, then click Register .
• Select your gender, birthday, country of birth, and nationality.
• Once complete, the end screen will provide you with your six digit IYT ID number so you can log in. Keep this information handy. You will need to provide it to us as outlined below.
• Email [email protected] with the following:
• State that you wish to revalidate your certificate (so we know how to proceed once we receive your email).
• Provide your IYT ID number (provided to you after creating a profile).
• Scan or take a clear photo of the front and back of your certificate that you wish to revalidate and email it to us.
• We will reply to you with instructions on how you may now login and revalidate.
• Login and make sure all your profile information is up to date.

Important Notice Regarding Renewal of ICC Certifiicates (Internatiional Certificate of Competency)

IYT has changed our certificates to exclude a signature strip and hologram on the back (as of Feb 28, 2024) Due to this change we now require a digital signature for ICC Certificates as required on certificates under the rules of Resolution 40. 

Please see the instructions on how to upload a digital signature to your IYT Account ID here. https://iytnet.com/media/docs/How_to_add_signature_to_profile_for_ICC.pdf.

Shipping & Delivery

• Certificates will be processed and shipped only after payment has been received.
• Please allow six weeks for processing. This does not include delivery time.
• All shipments are dispatched from Canada.
• Airmail may take up to four weeks to reach final destination, if at all. It is not traceable so there is no tracking number. We strongly discourage airmail and are not responsible for lost airmail shipments.
• If airmail is the chosen method of shipment and the package is lost, you will be billed for the full cost of the replacement plus shipping.
• Courier (UPS) delivers in approximately one to two days within North America, and approximately three to five business days Internationally; times may vary based on the destination.* Upon shipment of your order, you will receive a tracking number to the email registered to your IYT Profile.

*If you do not receive your UPS shipment within one month of the shipment date, please contact [email protected] with your UPS tracking number so that we can launch an investigation. UPS only retain their shipping records for three months, after which time we may need to charge replacement and reshipping fees.

How to Expedite an Existing Order

Sign into your IYT account at www.IYTNet.com .

Select “ship by courier” if your original order’s shipping method was “ship by airmail” and you would like to change your shipping method from airmail (free) to courier.

Select “courier together with existing order” and enter your invoice number (202X-XXXXX) if your original order’s shipping method was already “ship by courier”.

Select “courier together with existing order” and enter your invoice number (202X-XXXXX) if your original order’s shipping method was “ship by airmail” and you only require fast processing of the online copy/copies of your certificate(s). Please note that airmail can take up to 4-12 weeks to arrive but is unreliable as you are not provided with a tracking number.

• Choose your payment method and click “NEXT”.

Renewal/Replacement Costs

See our full revalidation price list here: reval-duplicate-price-list.pdf

Please be aware that late fees apply for Master of Yachts certificate revalidations:

• Up to one year out of date: a late penalty of $90.00 USD.
• Up to two years out of date: a late penalty of $180.00 USD.
• Sit an oral examination (either in-person or virtual over Zoom, Webex, etc.) at an IYT Worldwide-approved Master of Yachts school (subject to examiner costs). In the event of failing the oral, the candidate will be required to re-sit the theory course.
• A late penalty of $270.00 USD.
• Practical, oral, and written exam re-sit requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
• Please email [email protected] with all sea time from within the last 5 years and copies of all professional licenses (IYT and non IYT) before placing your renewal order.
• If over 3 years out of date: a late penalty of $360 USD.

Do I have to renew my Master of Yachts Limited if I hold a Master of Yachts Unlimited Certificate of Competency?

Technically the answer is no as the Master of Yachts Unlimited is a higher level than the Master of Yachts Limited.  However , The Master of Yachts Limited is proof that one can command a vessel up to 200 tons, Power or Sail or Power & Sail. The Master of Yachts Unlimited is proof that one can navigate using a sextant offshore but does not state whether it is Power or Sail.  Most insurance companies want to see the Master of Yachts Limited and not the Unlimited which is why both are recommended to be kept current.

Instructor Certificates and Membership

Please refer to this page of our support site for renewal instructions .

Important Notice Regarding VHF Certificate Expiry Dates

It has come to our attention that we haven’t formally addressed the expiry dates of our paper VHF certificates issued before June 1 st , 2013. There was no expiry date printed on the certificates at that time. We have sent out a school notice on April 15, 2013 notifying schools that as of June 1st, 2013 all our certificates will require revalidation every 5 years.

Unfortunately, we neglected to address the fact that prior VHF certificates issued without an expiration date now also expire after 5 years as we have automated our system which now requires expiration.  This is not unlike what the IMO have done with Basic STCW Certificates for professional use.  Prior to January 1 st , 2017, Basic STCW certificates had no expiration date, however, the IMO have now imposed expiration on those certificates.  We are sorry for the inconvenience but all the VHF paper certificates that were issued without an expiry date will now have to be revalidated every 5 years. We hope you understand the necessity of this requirement as we need to have consistency among all our certificates.

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