IYT Powerboat Course

IYT Powerboat (MCA)

& RIB Master
$ 1250
  • MCA Approved & Internationally Recognised
  • Theory and Practical Course
  • Maximum 5 Pax
  • 3 Day Course

PRIVATE COURSE

IYT POWERBOAT & RIB Master
$ 1890
  • MCA Approved & Internationally Recognised
  • Online Study / Practical Course
  • Minimum 2 Pax
  • 2 Day Course
Course Content

A 3-day Theory and Practical course designed to cover the requirements to meet the *MCA’s Small Commercial Vessel Code and the requirements for issue of an ICC based on Resolution 40 from the Economic Commission for Europe Inland Transport Committee Working Party on Inland Water Transport.

* See the MCA’s MGN 280 regarding Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure, Workboats and Pilot Boats.

If a candidate completes the online Small Powerboat & RIB Master eLearning course, this is a 2-day in person practical course.

This course is a commercial certificate and MCA approved, having the same weight as the RYA Level 1 & 2 combined.

 

Limitations

  • Covers vessels up to 15m
  • Operation in coastal regions – in sight of land
  • Driven by outboard or inboard motors
  • In fair weather
  • No horsepower limitations

 

What you Learn

  • Safety at sea
  • VHF Radio operations
  • Small powerboats and rigid inflatable boats
  • Launching and recovery
  • Anchors and anchoring
  • Nautical terminology
  • Boat handling under power, including docking and manoeuvring
  • Man overboard procedures
  • Ropes and rope-work
  • Basic rules of the road (collision regulations)
  • Advanced boat handling in various conditions
  • Passage planning, using paper charts