What is the IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Certificate? The IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited certificate is an MCA recognized qualification that indicates that the holder has sufficient knowledge of celestial navigation to navigate globally using a sextant and to plan, undertake and manage an ocean passage together with a comprehensive understanding of the factors involved with regards to routing and meteorology.
This course is a required module for the MCA Chief Mate (Yachts) CoC.
Holders are able to act in the following capacities:
- Master of 200gt vessels unlimited areas/distance offshore
- Chief Mate of 500gt vessel up to 150 nautical miles offshore
- OOW (Officer of the Watch of a 500gt vessels unlimited areas/distance offshore)
The course consists of 6 days of astronavigation and worldwide meteorology. A thorough knowledge of all subjects covered in the IYT Master of Yachts Limited course is assumed. There will be a final written examination on the last day of the course. Sights, passage plan and exam are covered within the 6 day course.
- The earth and the celestial sphere
- The PZX triangle
- The sextant
- Measurement of time
- Meridian altitudes
- Sun sights
- Planet sights
- Starsight planning
- Starsights
- The pole star
- Moon sights
- Compass checking
- Satellite navigation systems
- Great circle sailing
- Meteorology
- Passage planning
The IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited certificate is a qualification that indicates that the holder has sufficient knowledge of celestial navigation to navigate globally using a sextant and to plan, undertake and manage an ocean passage together with a comprehensive understanding of the factors involved with regards to routing and meteorology.
Candidates who have demonstrated the required level of understanding and expertise in the course syllabus will be awarded the IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Certificate.
Note: Course fees do not include IYT/Governing Body License Fees.
