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Master of Yachts 200 tons OffshoreMCA ApprovedOverviewWhen it comes to facing the elements at sea, textbook knowledge is no substitute for practical experience. There is no doubt that aspiring Yachtsmen and women must prepare themselves as much as possible before being able to truly take full responsibility for themselves, their vessels and their crews. IYT Master of Yachts 200 tons Offshore Certification is of vital importance because it is an established and globally recognized measure of competency for the commanding of power and sail vessels. This certification not only makes yachting a pleasure - it also makes yachting a safer pursuit for all those who wish to participate now and in the future. What is the IYT Master of Yachts 200 tons Offshore Certificate?The IYT Master of Yachts 200 tons Offshore Certificate is a Commercial 200 ton Masters Certificate of Competency for operating Yachts. The program is an extensive course designed to provide the highest standards of maritime education for the professional yachtsman and woman. It is an intensive course designed for experienced crew with sufficient on the water experience. This program is not for beginners, proof of the required sea time showing the necessary command endorsed time will be required upon booking. What are the advantages of holding an IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons Certificate?
What do the courses consist of?The program consists of separate modules as outlined below. Each module stands alone and can be taken individually or together. A number of practical courses are run after each theory module.
What is required for my final IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons examination?All of the courses and criteria must be fulfilled before a candidate may apply to take the final certification examination. What does the final exam consist of?The final exam will be conducted by an Independent IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons examiner and takes the form of an extensive oral and practical test on a yacht (either power or sail). Candidates should expect to be examined on any subject covered by the syllabus of the shore based or practical courses and to be questioned on any aspect of their yachting experience to date. In the event that the examiner considers an examinee not to have achieved the required standards and/or the candidates’ ability as Captain does not reach the required standard, and/or the prerequisites have not been met for the IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons Offshore, the IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons Offshore Certificate will not be issued. In this case, and if requested a personal report will be sent to the candidate outlining the reason or reasons for failure and suggesting remedial action prior to re sitting the exam. Completion of the IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons Certification course is not a guarantee of passing the examination and receiving your certificate. For those candidates who have completed the IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons Practical Course, the Examination will take place immediately following course completion.What are the minimum entry requirements to complete the IYT Master of Yachts 200 tons Offshore Course?1. IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons Candidates must have logged 50 days on board a yacht at sea as an active member of the crew to be able to participate in the course. For the purpose of this requirement, a day is defined as a period of 24 consecutive hours. Parts of a day may not 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. Candidates must also 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. The candidate MUST have considerable time of actual vessel handling. 3. Candidates must have five varied passages with rhumb lines of over 60 miles, two of which the candidate must have been undertaking the duties of captain or watchkeeper during the passage. 4. 30 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. * 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 Captain of the yacht in which the candidate was sailing. Candidates claiming sea time during times when they were acting as Captain may sign their own entries but independent verification will be required and checked by IYT. How To Apply For Enrolment?Candidates can download a Superyacht Career Training enrolment form from this web site. Click here to go directly to the form. In order to apply for selection in the IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons Certification courses, a detailed yachting resume must be sent to your IYT training school for evaluation. Candidates are selected based on their yachting experience and nautical knowledge. (Acceptance onto the course does not automatically guarantee obtaining an IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons Offshore Certificate. All the prerequisites must be fulfilled and satisfactory standards achieved in all the modules). What certificates are received at the end of the entire course?Those completing the IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons Offshore program will receive the following:
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