Who are the MCA and what role do they play in Professional Yachting?
The MCA is the British “Maritime and Coastguard Agency”. They were the first organisation in the world to recognise “Professional Yachting” as a career and have put in place a series of Professional Yachting qualifications for both deck and engineering that have become the de facto world standards which includes the IYT Master of Yachts qualifications.

What does STCW mean?
STCW stands for the “Standards of Training and Certification for Watchkeepers” and are global nautical training standards that are set by the International Maritime Organisation” All countries that are members of the IMO (currently167) are required to comply with their training standards.

Can you help me get a postion in the superyacht industry?
We are often approached by owners and charter companies seeking professional mariners and maintain a database of students who are seeking positions.

Why is it important to have an internationally recognised certificate?
Most superyacht owners and insurance companies require all crew to have up to date internationally recognised certificates. MCA certification is the industry standard and is a pre-requisite for any position on a superyacht anywhere in the world.

Is your training recognised internationally?
Yes. Our certificates are recognised by 25 countries around the world and most importantly by the MCA who are the industry standard.