IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited (Power)

69,000 THB

Course Type:

STCW ➜ Master (Yachts) - Celestial Navigation

Training School:

Galileo Maritime Academy

Location:

Phuket, Thailand

Duration:

6 days

Language:

English

Achieve the highest level of yacht command with the IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited (Power) certificate. This qualification grants you the legal authority to command yachts up to 200GT on unlimited oceans worldwide and serve as Chief Officer on vessels up to 3,000GT. Designed for experienced captains and senior crew, it is the ultimate step for those seeking long-range ocean crossings, commercial operations, or senior international yacht roles.

Career Progression & Salary

The Master of Yachts Unlimited is the gateway to top-tier positions in the industry. Salaries increase significantly at this level, with opportunities for additional income through charter tips, expedition bonuses, and private vessel contracts.

• Chief Mate (<500GT) → Master (200GT, all oceans) → + $4,200
• OOW (<500GT) → Chief Mate (<500GT, 150 NM offshore) → + $3,200
• Chief Mate (<200GT) → OOW (<500GT, all oceans) → + $3,800
• Typical earnings:
• Chief Mate roles: $6,200–$7,800/month
• Masters & OOWs on ocean-going yachts: $8,000–$11,000+/month

What You’ll Learn

• Ocean Navigation & Celestial Theory – Astro-navigation with sextant use, position fixing by celestial bodies, great-circle and long-range routing.
• Meteorology & Ocean Passage Planning – Global weather systems, ocean routing, and long-range voyage planning.
• Safety & Emergency Procedures – Crisis management, abandon ship strategies, and trans-oceanic emergency preparedness.
• Legal Command Responsibilities – International law, SOLAS, and multi-flag compliance for worldwide command.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years old

Certification: Must hold one of the following:

Valid IYT Worldwide Master of Yachts Limited (required)
MCA STCW OOW Yachts CoC (for FSE)
MCA Master <500GT Yachts CoC (for FSE)
MCA-stamped Notice of Eligibility (NOE)
MCA Master (Code Vessel) <200GT or 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 (subject to sea time validation)

Sea Experience:

Two passages of 250 miles each, or one passage of 500 miles, out of sight of land
Passage must include a detailed passage plan (reviewed and debriefed during course)
Ideally completed before course start, but may be accepted afterward in special cases

Medical Requirements:

Current medical fitness certificate
Valid eyesight and colour vision test (within the last 2 years)

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