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Master of Yachts 200GT Limited (Power)

Q: Is This Course Suitable for Beginners?

No. This is a command-level professional course intended for experienced crew. It assumes strong prior knowledge of navigation, seamanship, and watchkeeping, and is not suitable for entry-level candidates.

Q: How Long Is the Master of Yachts Limited Course?

The course runs over 13 days in total, split into 7 days of theory, a 2-day break, and 6 days of live-aboard practical training. The structure is designed to support examinations and allow time for theory resits if required.

Q: How Is the Course Structured (Theory vs Practical)?

The theory and practical modules must both be successfully completed within a 12-month period. All theory modules must be passed before final certification can be issued, and progression is governed by IYT time-limit rules. Schools are audited to ensure these timelines are strictly followed.

Q: What Happens If I Fail the Theory Exams?

If a theory exam is failed and timing does not allow a resit before the practical course, the candidate has 30 days from the end of the practical course to pass the theory resit. If a candidate fails a theory exam more than once, or does not pass the resit within this 30-day window, the entire theory and practical course must be retaken.

Q: How Much Does a Theory Resit Cost?

Each theory resit attempt costs 10,000 THB per person. Resits must be completed within the IYT-defined time limits in order to remain eligible for certification.

Q: How Long Do I Have to Submit Certification Paperwork?

All available paperwork must be received by the school within one month of completing the theory or practical module (including all exams, pass or fail). If any documents are missing, candidates have up to 12 months to submit them. Failure to complete and submit all required paperwork within 12 months means the entire course must be retaken.

Q: How Long Is Theory Valid Before the Practical Exam?

Theory and final practical courses must be completed within a maximum 12-month period. All paperwork must also be submitted within 12 months of completing the practical course. If these timelines are exceeded, the candidate must retake both the theory and practical modules in full to obtain certification.

Q: What Can I Work As With Master of Yachts Limited?

This certificate allows you to work professionally as Master (Captain) on qualifying yachts. The exact role and limitations depend on the yacht’s flag, size, operation, and insurer requirements. Employers and registries will always have final authority on acceptance.

Q: Is Master of Yachts Limited a Commercial Certificate?

Yes. Master of Yachts Limited is commercially endorsed by default, meaning it is intended for paid professional work. Unlike many leisure qualifications, it does not require an additional commercial endorsement to be used in a working role.

Q: Is Master of Yachts Limited MCA Recognised?

Yes. The Master of Yachts Limited certificate has been recognised by the UK MCA since 1998 for use on Red Ensign–registered yachts up to 200 GT. This long-standing recognition is the foundation of its international credibility.

Certification

IYT

Who issues your official qualification

Recognition

MCA – recognised

Where your certificate is accepted. Check with your flag state for specific approvals.

Suitable For

Deckhands, Bosuns, Lead Deckhands

Who the course is designed for

Experience Level

Sea service required

Minimum experience needed to join

Duration

13 Days

Training days only, breaks are not included

Certificate Validity

5 Years

How long your certificate stays valid

Why This
Course Matters

Qualifies You to Command Motor Yachts

MCA-recognised certificate allowing you to captain power vessels up to 200GT, up to 150NM offshore.

Meets Global Commercial Requirements

Accepted by major flag states and insurers for commercial yacht operations worldwide.

Opens the Door to Senior Roles

Qualifies you for positions such as Captain, Relief Skipper, OOW (up to 500GT), or Delivery Captain on private and commercially coded yachts.

Foundation for Master Unlimited

Serves as the required step toward IYT’s Master of Yachts Unlimited certification for ocean command.

Career
growth
& Salary Impact

With the Master of Yachts Limited certificate, crew can earn $5,500–$10,500+ per month depending on vessel tonnage and operating area. Chief Mates on larger vessels or ocean-going yachts see salaries from $6,000–$7,700, while Masters and OOW positions can exceed $9,500–$10,500 on busy charter or expedition yachts.

Current Role With this certification

Master (200 GT, 150 NM offshore) +$3,800

Bosun

Chief Mate (<500 GT, 150 NM offshore) +$3,000

Lead Deckhand

OOW (<500 GT, all oceans) +$3,500

Bosun

What You’ll
Learn

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.

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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore vs. IYT Master of Yachts Limited 200GT

Unlike RYA Yachtmaster, the IYT Master of Yachts 200GT Limited is STCW-aligned, ISO 9001 certified, and accepted by 25+ countries—including the US Coast Guard—making it the clear choice for licensed professionals operating across international waters.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

IYT MOY 200GT Limited

MCA Recognised

Approved by the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

Organisational Focus

Shows whether the certificate targets professional or recreational yachting.

Primarily recreational boating

Professional and recreational yachting

International Government Approvals

Indicates acceptance by non-English-speaking maritime authorities.

Portugal, United Arab Emirates

Government Recognition

Lists how many national maritime bodies officially recognise the qualification.

Recognised by UK MCA; some international limitations

Recognised by 25+ governments incl. MCA, US Coast Guard, Marshall Islands

AMSA Approved

Accepted by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority for commercial use in Australia.

Transport Malta

Approved for commercial vessels registered under the Malta flag.

STCW Endorsed

Meets global Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping requirements.

STCW Endorsement

Additional approval sometimes required for non-UK commercial work.

Required for non-British flagged vessels

Commercial Certification

Shows if the licence is valid for paid work without extra steps.

Requires endorsement

Already endorsed

Commercial Endorsement Processing Time

How long it takes to receive commercial endorsement once applied.

3–21 working days

Immediate

Vessel Size

Maximum vessel tonnage or length you can operate under this certification.

Master 200GT, Chief Mate 500GT

CoC (Certificate of Competency)

Official license proving professional qualification to command vessels.

Master 200GT, Chief Mate 500GT, Chief Mate 200GT (all oceans), OOW of 500GT vessel (all oceans)

Operational Limits

Defines how far offshore or in what waters you can legally operate.

Up to 150 miles from a safe haven

150nm offshore

Quality Management

Shows whether the issuing organisation is ISO-certified for training standards.

No ISO certification

ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS