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 Maximum 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 confident 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;