Following our successful pilot courses in the UK and Mallorca in 2023, MSA (Marine Surveying Academy – a branded division of IIMS – International Institute of Marine Surveying) can announce that regular Yacht Coatings Technical Insight (YCTI) courses are being organised for those involved with, or who touch the large yacht and superyacht coatings business.
There are current market challenges for new build and refit yards caused by increased demand, reduced timescales, poorly qualified workforces, and the cost of complaints and litigation. The YCTI course is a subset of the successful Registered Marine Coatings Inspector (RMCI) course and qualification, and the programme tackles those issues head-on.
Who is this course for?
This is a two-day in-person course, delivered by knowledgeable and experienced tutors. The target audience includes:
- Vessel managers and captains
- Client representatives
- Project managers in new build and refit yards
- Applicator managers
- Paint company representatives
- General and technical expert coatings and marine surveyors
- Flag state inspectors
- Marine underwriters and insurers
- Sales managers
- Technical managers
It is a course for those who wish to have a deeper technical understanding of large and superyacht coatings, their management and the coatings project process in general without becoming an expert RMCI.
What you’ll learn
In brief, this course sets out to:
- Provide a greater understanding of coatings in the large and superyacht market
- Improve the management of coatings projects
- Improve communication and relationships
- Reduce complaints for all parties
- Support all those involved in the coating project.
The cost of the course is £895.00 per delegate (no VAT) and included in the price is a detailed handbook with the technical information discussed in the course. There will also be an online Knowledge Quiz at the end of the course and upon completion a Certificate of Attendance will be awarded.
When and where
2026 YCTI Course Schedule
30-31 March – Palma, Mallorca16-17 April – Southampton, UKCOURSE FULL – 3-4 June – Barcelona, Spain- 13-14 October – Palma, MALLORCA
- 3-4 November – Bodrum, TURKEY
- 5 November – This is a networking and training day for marine surveyors or those interested in the area of marine surveying and similar – IIMS Türkiye Surveyor Seminar – The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS)
2027 YCTI Course Schedule
- February – exact dates TBC – Cocoa, FLORIDA
- March – exact dates TBC – La Ciotat, FRANCE
- April – exact dates TBC – South Coast, UK
- June – exact dates TBC – Viareggio, ITALY
- June – exact dates TBC – Barcelona, SPAIN
For further information email msacourses@iims.org.uk or complete our online form to express your interest. (Note this will not commit you at this stage).
Ready to book your course place? Please complete the YCTI Booking Form
If your location is not listed please email msacourses@iims.org.uk
Download the PDF course brochure
Read reviews from some delegates:
“The YCTI course gave us the technical insight needed to better evaluate paint reports and align smoothly with independent surveyors”
“YCTI equips our team with the solid technical arguments needed to negotiate specifications, warranties, and compliance with paint manufacturers.”
“The course and verification assessment were very useful, and we will all be putting into practice some aspects of what we have learnt as we are currently involved in planning some major paint projects.”
“It has been the first time in superyacht industry that all stakeholders discuss together the real challenges.”
“The course tutors spoke with enthusiasm, clarity and with obvious high levels of experience and expertise.”
“A very well delivered course by clearly knowledgeable and friendly tutors.”