# Maritime School of the West Indies

> IYT maritime training academy in St. Maarten offering STCW, Boat Master, Master of Yachts, sailing, private charter and powerboat options for Caribbean and international certification.

Maritime School of the West Indies (MSWI) is an International Yacht Training (IYT) partner academy based in St. Maarten. We train deck crew, engineers, skippers and aspiring captains with globally recognised certifications accepted under STCW 2010, MCA and Caribbean SCV Code. Options range from beginner sailing and powerboat licenses through to Master of Yachts 200 Ton, STCW refresher training and private 7-day / 6-night liveaboard charters.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Maritime training academy overview, featured courses and upcoming schedule.
- [About](/about): School history, instructors, facilities and why train in St. Maarten.
- [Courses](/courses): Full course catalog with search, categories and filters.
- [Schedule](/schedule): Live course calendar with start dates and availability.
- [Packages](/packages): Bundled training packages — Crew, Boat Master and Master of Yachts pathways.
- [Blog](/blog): Maritime industry insights, certification guides and student stories.
- [Contact](/contact): Enquiry form, location map and contact details for the Simpson Bay campus.
- [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy): Data handling, cookies and privacy practices.

## Course Hubs

- [Master of Yachts](/master-of-yachts): Pathway hub for MOY theory and practical sail/power courses.
- [Learn to Sail](/learn-to-sail): Pathway hub for recreational sailing courses, private liveaboard charters and bareboat skipper options.

## Commercial & Certification Courses

- [STCW Basic Safety Training](/stcw): 5-day STCW 2010 Manila Amendments course covering PST, FPFF, EFA and PSSR.
- [STCW Refresher](/stcw-refresher): 4-day renewal course to maintain STCW compliance for experienced crew.
- [Boat Master](/boat-masters): IYT Boat Master certification for commercial vessels up to 24 metres in the Caribbean.
- [IYT 15M Powerboat](/iyt-15m-powerboat): Entry-level powerboat license up to 15 metres, includes VHF radio certificate.
- [IYT 24M Powerboat](/iyt-24m-powerboat): Advanced powerboat command licence up to 24 metres with ICC certification.
- [VHF Radio Course](/vhf-course): 1-day GMDSS-compliant VHF/SRC radio operators licence.
- [Engineering Course](/engineering-course): Marine engineering systems for SCV Code vessels up to 24 metres.

## Master of Yachts Courses

- [MOY Theory](/master-of-yachts/theory): Chartwork, COLREGS, meteorology, tides and passage planning.
- [MOY Practical Sail](/master-of-yachts/practical-sail): On-the-water sail training for the 200-ton licence.
- [MOY Practical Power](/master-of-yachts/practical-power): On-the-water power training for the 200-ton licence.
- [MOY Practical Power & Sail](/master-of-yachts/practical-power-sail): Combined power and sail practical endorsement.

## Learn to Sail Courses

- [IYT Day Skipper](/iyt-day-skipper): Introductory sailing course for command of vessels up to 24 metres.
- [Bareboat Skipper](/learn-to-sail/bareboat-skipper): Bareboat charter qualification for monohull sailing yachts.
- [Bareboat Catamaran](/learn-to-sail/bareboat-catamaran): Bareboat charter qualification for catamarans. $2,200 per person.
- [Private Monohull Charter](/learn-to-sail/liveaboard-monohull): Private 7-day / 6-night monohull charter at $1,500 per day for the whole boat, with optional Day Skipper or Bareboat Skipper private tuition.

## Training Packages

- [Crew Package](/packages/crew): Entry-level deck crew certification bundle.
- [Boat Master Package](/packages/boat-master): Complete pathway to IYT Boat Master licence.
- [Master of Yachts Package](/packages/master-of-yachts): Full MOY 200 Ton theory and practical package.

## Blog

- [STCW Mistakes to Avoid in 2026](/blog/stcw-mistakes-2026): Common pitfalls when booking STCW training.
- [STCW 2026 PSSR Amendment](/blog/stcw-2026-pssr-amendment): What the new PSSR amendment means for crew.
- [Private Liveaboard Sailing Charters](/blog/live-aboard-sailing-course-caribbean): Guide to private 7-day / 6-night monohull charters in St. Maarten.
- [Maritime School West Indies St. Maarten](/blog/maritime-school-west-indies-st-maarten): Why St. Maarten is a top destination for maritime training.
- [How to Choose a Maritime School Caribbean](/blog/how-to-choose-a-maritime-school-caribbean): Tips for selecting the right maritime academy.
- [MOY Practical Power Sea Time Requirements](/blog/master-of-yachts-practical-power-sea-time-requirements): Sea time prerequisites for MOY practical power.
- [MOY Practical Sail Sea Time Requirements](/blog/master-of-yachts-practical-sail-sea-time-requirements): Sea time prerequisites for MOY practical sail.

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