Master of Yacht

Experience required prior training:    60 days at sea as skipper or watch leader in at least 5 voyages, at least in 3 different sea areas, including tidal waters (at least one area), 2 passages over 100 nautical miles as skipper

Certification required prior training:   SRC, First Aid Certificate, Sea Survival

Minimum age required:   18 years old

Suggested number of training hours:  40 hours – training covers more exam preparation

Who can run the training:    ISSA Instructor who holds MoY certificate

Who can do the examination:  ISSA Examiner

Examination:   6 hours, including 2 at darkeness, max. 3 candidates at a time

How to submit the application:    To authorized ISSA school only

Candidate for Master of Yacht should possess the same knowledge as Offshore Skipper but should be more fluent in applying it.

Apart of that, Master of Yacht should:

• have proper appearance (dressing and hygiene) and should behave properly (show respect to others)
• be condifent in his actions;
• be friendly to his crew;
• remain calm in all situations and should not escalate stressful situations;
• have good communication skills with the crew;