Crossover Opportunities

Professional Crossover Opportunities

IYT accepts select qualifications from other maritime authorities for entry into, or equivalency with, the following certifications:

• IYT Small Powerboat & RIB Master Certificate of Competency
• IYT Master of Yachts (MOY) Professional Certifications

MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency, UK)

• Officer of the Watch (OOW)
  • Holders may proceed directly to the IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited course.

AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority)

Important: All AMSA crossover candidates must be thoroughly assessed and have documentation submitted by an IYT partner school.

Holders of AMSA Coxswain Grade 1 Certificate

• Are eligible for:
  • MCA Recognised IYT Small Powerboat & RIB Master CoC
  • MCA Recognised IYT Master of Yachts Coastal/Mate CoC

For MOY Coastal/Mate the requirements are:

• Must complete:
  • IYT Business & Maritime Law eLearning course
  • Provide proof of:
    • 25 days and 800 miles at sea
    • 2 days as watch leader/skipper
    • 12 hours underway on watch at night
  • Hold full STCW basic training (not RYA First Aid/Sea Survival), revalidated as necessary
  • Hold a valid medical fitness certificate performed within the last two years from the time the certificate is being issued.

Holders of AMSA Master <24m Near Coastal Certificate (formerly Master 5)

• Are eligible for: MCA Recognised IYT Master of Yachts Limited CoC

Requirements are:

• Complete IYT Business & Maritime Law eLearning course
• Provide proof of:
  • 3000 nautical miles
  • 50 days at sea
  • 30 night-hours on watch while underway
• Hold full STCW basic training (not RYA First Aid/Sea Survival), revalidated as necessary
• Hold a valid medical fitness certificate performed within the last two years from the time the certificate is being issued
• See additional sea time details on the MOY Limited Course Page

Note:  Additional MCA ICC Eligibility:

• If ICC eligibility is met (per UNECE rules on citizenship/residency), holders of the following IYT Certificates of Competency may apply for the corresponding MCA-Recognised IYT ICC:
  • IYT Small Powerboat & RIB Master 
    • MCA Recognised IYT ICC <10M Power Coastal
  • IYT MOY Coastal/Mate, or IYT MOY Limited
    • MCA Recognised IYT ICC <24M Power and/or Sail Coastal, as applicable to the qualifying IYT certificate held.

AMSA Master <45m NC or Master <35m NC  Certificate (formerly Master 4)

• Holders may proceed directly to the IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited course

RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Crossover

• As of October 23, 2017, the following are no longer accepted for crossover:
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore for entry into IYT MOY Unlimited
  • RYA Offshore Theory Completion for entry into IYT MOY Limited Practical Course