IYT Megayacht Programs and STCW 10 Courses Approved by MCA at IYT Fort Lauderdale
Established in 2000, Professional Yachtmaster Training (PYTUSA) is the exclusive provider of International Yacht Training (IYT) and MCA approved and STCW compliant training programs in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. PYTUSA provides training for professional yachtsmen in the mega-yacht industry and recreational yacht crew.
MCA and IYT approved courses available from beginner to advanced levels. 15 years of MCA approval, more Government approvals than any other boating organization, more courses, more languages, a recognized ISO Quality Management System, recognized recreational courses. Relevant qualifications meet the requirements for entry to the MCA OOW and Master (Yachts) programs.
Classes are taught by knowledgeable professionals who have worked on yachts. Class sizes are generally small in-order to provide hands-on training and personal guidance.
A student will benefit from this level of personal training in the class and during hands-on boating sessions.
Training Programs
Basic / Intro Courses
- MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1)
- Food Safety At Sea Level II
- PYT Superyacht Hospitality & Interiors Introduction
- International Certificate of Competency (ICC) - Power
Revalidation / Security Courses
- Revalidate PSCRB – MCA Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
- MCA Advanced Firefighting Refresher / Revalidation
- STCW Refresher | STCW Revalidation Course (STCW 10)
- Security Awareness with Designated Duties
- ISPS Security Officer (SSO / VSO / CSO)
IYT Courses
- IYT Master Of Yachts Crew Training – Overview
- IYT Master Of Yachts 200 Tons Unlimited (Yachtmaster Ocean)
- IYT Master Of Yachts 200 Tons Limited (Yachtmaster Offshore)
- IYT Small Powerboat & Rib Master (Powerboat Level 2)
MCA Officer Of The Watch (Yachts) <3000gt Courses
- Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 3000gt)
- General Ships Knowledge (GSK)
- Navigation & Radar including ARPA (OOW)
- HELM Operational Level
- PSCRB ( restricted) (formerly Advanced Sea Survival)
- Efficient Deckhand (EDH)
- Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)
- Global Maritime Distress & Safety Systems (GMDSS) GOC
Yacht Crew Training Courses
- MCA Master (Yachts) <500gt & <3000gt Training
- Marshall Islands 350 GT Master/ 500 GT Mate
- MCA Chief Mate (Yachts less than 3000gt)
- MCA Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 3000gt)
- MCA Advanced Firefighting
- MCA Advanced Firefighting Refresher/ Revalidation
- IYT Master of Yachts
- IYT Master of Yachts 200 tons Limited
- IYT Master of Yachts 200 tons Unlimited
- Professional SuperYacht Hospitality & Interiors Introduction
- IYT Small Powerboat RIB Master (MCA Approved)
- MCA Yacht Rating (MCA Approved)
- STCW 10 Course
- STCW 10 Refresher / Revalidation Course
- MCA Food Safety
LAST UPDATED ON Jul 28, 2023