Master of Yachts 200GT Limited (Power)
All the training you need to captain yachts on global passages. For experienced professionals ready to go beyond coastal limits.
13 Days
20 OCT 2026
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
Experienced yacht captains, Senior deck officers
Who the course is designed for
Experience Level
Advanced
Minimum experience needed to join
Duration
6 Days
Training days only, breaks are not included
Certificate Validity
5 Years
How long your certificate stays valid
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.
Career
growth
& Salary Impact
The Master of Yachts Unlimited opens the door to the highest-earning positions in this certification track. Salaries range from $6,200–$7,800 for Chief Mate roles to $8,000–$11,000+ for Masters and OOWs on ocean-going yachts, with charter tips and expedition bonuses pushing earnings even higher.
Current Role
With this certification
Master (200 GT, all oceans)
+$4,200
Chief Mate (<500 GT)
Chief Mate (<500 GT, 150 NM offshore)
+$3,200
OOW (<500 GT)
OOW (<500 GT, all oceans)
+$3,800
Chief Mate (<200 GT)
What You’ll
Learn
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.
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100
What’s Included
Comprehensive course materials and navigation tools
Coffee station and light snacks available daily
Free rescheduling up to 7 days before course start
PREREQUSITES
Minimum age
18 years old
Certification
Must hold one of the following:
- Valid IYT Worldwide Master of Yachts Limited Certificate (required)
- MCA STCW Officer of the Watch (OOW) Yachts CoC accepted for Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
- Valid STCW Master <500GT Yachts CoC accepted for Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
- 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
Meet Your
Instructors
Frequently
Asked Questions
What Is the Master of Yachts 200GT Unlimited Certificate?
The IYT Master of Yachts 200GT Unlimited is a professional Certificate of Competency demonstrating advanced knowledge of celestial navigation (astronavigation), worldwide meteorology, and ocean passage planning. It confirms that the holder is capable of planning and executing long ocean voyages using traditional sextant navigation alongside modern seamanship practices.
Who Is the Master of Yachts Unlimited Course For?
This course is designed for experienced skippers and masters who already hold a Master of Yachts Limited (or an accepted equivalent) and are ready to progress to global ocean navigation. It is not an entry-level qualification and assumes prior command experience.
What Can I Work As With Master of Yachts Unlimited?
Upon successful completion, holders may work as:
- Master of a 200GT vessel on all oceans
- Chief Mate of a 500GT vessel up to 150 nautical miles offshore
- Officer of the Watch (OOW) on a 500GT vessel worldwide
Final authority always rests with the vessel’s flag state and insurer.
How Is Master of Yachts Unlimited Different from Limited?
The Unlimited certificate focuses on astronavigation and worldwide passage planning, rather than coastal or near-offshore navigation. It confirms competence to navigate out of sight of land, across oceans, using celestial methods rather than relying solely on electronic systems.
How Long Is the Master of Yachts Unlimited Course?
The course is delivered over 6 intensive days. It is a focused theory-based programme dedicated to celestial navigation, meteorology, and long-range voyage planning.
What Does the Course Content Include?
The syllabus includes:
- advanced celestial navigation using sun, moon, stars, and planets
- worldwide meteorology and routing strategies
- great circle sailing and compass deviation correction
- integration of satellite navigation systems with traditional techniques
This is a command-level ocean navigation course, not a refresher.
Who Teaches the Master of Yachts Unlimited Course at Galileo?
The course is taught by an International Yacht Training instructor who also holds the Master Mariner qualification. Galileo Maritime Academy is the only training centre in the Asia-Pacific region offering IYT MoY Unlimited training delivered at this level of professional command experience.
Is the Master of Yachts Unlimited Certificate MCA Recognised?
Yes. IYT Master of Yachts certificates have been recognised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) since 1998 for use on Red Ensign registered yachts up to 200GT.
Is Master of Yachts Unlimited Internationally Accepted?
Due to MCA recognition, the certificate is accepted by many flag states worldwide, including Australia (via Australian Maritime Safety Authority), Cayman Islands, Malta, UAE, Canada, and multiple Red Ensign registries.
However, acceptance is never automatic, and candidates must always confirm approval with the relevant flag state or maritime authority.
What Happens If I Am Colour Blind or Have a Medical Issue?
Master of Yachts certificates are commercial qualifications, and IYT follows current MCA medical standards. Candidates with colour blindness cannot be issued commercial certificates. Only Ishihara or CAD tests are accepted; lantern tests are not valid.