Mate 200 gt Certificate
Most
insurance companies now require that all paid crew have
MCA approved yachtmaster certificates and the STCW95
courses.
What
will the Mate 200 gt (Master of Yachts Coastal) Certificate allow you to do?
This certification is for the rank of First Mate
on commercial vessels and super yachts up to 200 tons,
up to 150 miles offshore.
First Mates are exactly that if truth be known! They work closely with the Captain, Engineer, Deck & Interior Crew, maintaining a level of perfection on deck that blinds those that behold a 'Super Yacht' To be well versed in the art of polishing, varnishing, Outboard engine maintenance & Repair, Navigational & Boat handling skills, Scuba diving Certification and expertise, safe fuelling techniques and again Yacht etiquette all become an integral part of a Mate's duties.
The 1st Mate or Officer tends to be responsible for the movement of guest on the smaller tenders to & from the main vessel. They tend to be responsible for the guests watersport entertainment & for their immediate subordinates…the Bosun, if the yacht is large enough to afford one and the Deckhands.
What
are the minimum entry requirements to apply for the IYT Yachtmaster® Mate 200 gt (Master of Yachts Coastal) Certificate ?
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Practical and theory skills to a level of competency
of Inshore Skipper including basic navigation and colregs.
Click
here to review these standards. If you do not have
these skills you can take a "catch up" course
prior to the professional IYT Master of Yachts Coastal Certificate course.
- 30
days onboard a yacht at sea as an active crew member
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800 logged miles
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2 days as watch leader or skipper and 12 hours underway
on watch at night
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VHF/HF radio operator's licence or marine radio certificate
from a recognized teaching authority
What's
in the Professional Crew training Mate 200 gt (Master of Yachts Coastal) Course?
To achieve the Master of Yachts 200 tons (Coastal) qualification, the commercial training in addition to the shorebased STCW95, is navigation theory and practical sea training for 6 days onboard.
Sea
Training
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IYT Yachtmaster Coastal Theory
- IYT
Yachtmaster Coastal Practical
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IYT Yachtmaster Coastal Exam
Shore
Based Training
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STCW95 certified courses:
- Fire
Fighting
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First Aid
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Sea Survival
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Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
How
long is the course?
Sea Training – 6 days liveaboard
Shore Based – 5 days
Please
note that partaking in and completing the course does
not give you a guarantee of passing the exam. We will
teach you everything you need to know to pass, but actually
passing the exam depends on you, your performance and
the amount of study you are prepared to put in.
How much does the course cost?
AUD $3,190 (Plus the cost of the STCW95 Course if you do not have this qualification).
This includes:
- Hard Cover bound IYT Master of Yachts Theory Manual
- Course charts, navigation instruments and equipment
- Fully provisioned meals on practical liveaboard
- Wet weather and safety gear
- Superyacht Crew Academy Course Completion Certificate
- Examiner and boat fees, conducted on final day of course
- IYT/MCA recognised commercial Certificate upon successfully passing the exam
- Crew placement service, assistance and opportunities available for your future career
- Free advice on your resume format, with introductions to our network of worldwide crew agencies
(We recommend that you take out Travel/Medical Insurance to safeguard you against the unlikely chance of your needing to cancel a course booking or unforeseen medical emergencies
To convert Australian Dollars to your currency CLICK HERE
Where does the course run?
The course is run from the Superyacht Crew Academy, Club Sail headquarters at Newport Anchorage Marina, Pittwater, 45mins North of Sydney’s CBD.
To see a map of how to find us, CLICK HERE
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HOW DO I BOOK
1. Tick your choice of course, workshop or sailing adventure trip and date on the pricing table and complete the booking form below.
2. Telephone Club Sail to check availability and one of our team will be happy to discuss your choice with you.
3. Reservations can be taken over the phone - (see payment clause below)
4. A confirmation letter and tax invoice will be sent to you outlining your chosen activity details.
PAYMENT
All bookings will be held for a maximum of 7 days and the booking will not be confirmed until a completed and acceptable booking form has been received, which may be a fax copy, to the Company together with a 50% deposit for the course, or offshore milebuilder.
CANCELLATION
Inside 30 days must be made in writing by the person who completed the booking and be sent to the Company at their address and is deemed to take effect on receipt. Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days will incur a loss of deposit. Balance of payment is to be made 15 days prior to commencement of the course. There will be no REFUNDS given for cancellations made inside 15 days. If a student leaves the yacht and /or abandons a course or milebuilder trip before the scheduled termination date and time for whatever reason NO REFUNDS will be given.
INSURANCE
It is advisable to be covered by an insurance policy for the adventure sailing trips to safeguard yourself in the case of cancellation. A copy of the policy is to be forwarded to Club Sail.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Whilst every effort will be made by the Instructor to give the students/passengers maximum time on the sea, weather conditions may be such that, in the opinion of the Instructor, the yacht or crew may be in danger and in such circumstances the vessel will remain in a place of safety. If the weather conditions are such that a prevention of the start or curtailment of a course or sailing trip occurs then no refunds will be given but alternative dates will be offered.
TRANSFER/CANCELLATION
The Company reserves the right at its' discretion to transfer the course or sailing trip from one yacht to another and this action will in no way waive the terms and conditions stated herein. In the event of the Company having to cancel a course or sailing trip, without offering any acceptable alternative then the student/passenger shall be entitled to a full refund of monies paid and no further liability shall be incurred by the Company.
MEDICAL
The student/passenger agrees to advise the Company in writing of any medical disability or illness which may adversely affect the ability to participate in the course or sailing trip that they have chosen. It shall be at the discretion of the Company to refuse to accept a booking of a student/passenger where there is an unacceptable risk to the party and the Company in doing so.
PRICING
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