Master of YachtCourse
Master the skills to navigate coastal waters with confidence
Your Skipper License
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Internationally Recognized
ISSA certified and accepted worldwide
Professional Certification
Official documentation for coastal navigation
Lifetime Achievement
Your gateway to maritime adventures
ISS Certified Instructions
Course Requirements
Experience Required
50 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
Prior Certification
SRC, First Aid Certificate
Sea Survival certification required
Minimum Age
18 years old
Must be met at time of certification
Training Hours
40 hours
Training covers more exam preparation
Who Can Run
ISSA Instructor
Who holds MoY certificate
Examination
ISSA Examiner
6 hours, including 2 at darkness. Maximum 3 candidates at a time
Application
Via ISSA School
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 from that, Master of Yacht should:
Professional Conduct
Have proper appearance (dressing and hygiene) and should behave properly (show respect to others)
Confident Leadership
Be confident in his actions
Crew Relations
Be friendly to his crew
Stress Management
Remain calm in all situations and should not escalate stressful situations
Communication Skills
Have good communication skills with the crew