The MCA has officially confirmed the new Yacht Unlimited CoC pathway — a long-awaited step forward for yacht officers. For years, crew hit a ceiling at Master 3000, but that’s changing fast. With LY3 removing the 3,000 GT cap and yachts only getting bigger, this new ticket opens the door to larger vessels without switching to commercial routes. Time to dust off those plotting tools — it’s official!

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