Find out About the Transport Malta Master of Yachts Unlimited
Find a Transport Malta Master of Yachts Unlimited Course
The IYT Master of Yachts Limited is an MCA-recognized commercial Master License for Yachts up to 200GT. It is recognized by various flag states and port authorities around the world and meets the requirements for candidates working towards their Officer of the watch (OOW Yachts 3000GT).
On successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to skipper a yacht <200GT with no mileage restrictions. This course also enables candidates to drive large superyacht tenders and be a valuable attribute of the yachts safe manning schedule.
Pre-requisites
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a valid Seafarers Medical Certificate (ENG1 or equivalent)
- Hold a valid Basic Safety Training Certificate
- Hold a valid GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)
- Candidates must have documentary evidence of 2500 Nm logged approved seagoing service, 100 hours of which must be carried out during night-time whilst holding a TM MOY <200GT 150NM or equivalent.
Modules
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- Introduction to Celestial Nav
- The Sextant
- Astro Nav & Time
- Compass Checking
- World Weather Systems & Patterns
- Passage Planning
- Communications
- Survival During Maritime Emergencies
Skills Gained
On successful completion of the training and assessment trainees shall be able to:
- Be familiar with the marine sextant and be able to adjust for its correctable errors
- Use the marine sextant & celestial bodies to determine their position
- Explain the importance of time with regards to navigation
- Check for compass error by means of Astro navigation
- Plan & undertake an ocean passage whilst taking weather systems into account and position fixing by means of Astro navigation
- Access latest weather & maritime safety information by means of satellite and terrestrial systems
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of procedures to be actioned during an emergency at sea
Duration:
Tuition & assessments on all the above modules will be completed in 2 weeks.
Can I Obtain a Transport Malta Certificate Of Competency?
Yes, if you would like to upgrade your license and
make it a Transport Malta MOY 200GT Unlimited Area Certificate of Competency, please see below. Candidates of whom have obtained the MOY 200GT Unlimited Area may upgrade their license to a Transport Malta MOY 200GT Unlimited Area CoC by satisfying the following requirements:
• Have documentary evidence of 6 months seagoing service
• Obtain a Leadership & Teamwork Operational Level Certificate
• Obtain a GMDSS ROC
• Successfully pass a Transport Malta Oral Examination*
*Candidates of whom have obtained an RYA/IYT Yachtmaster/Master of Yachts will have to complete the above modules, as well as a 3 day Top Up course to be eligible to sit a Transport Malta oral Examination.