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Advanced Powerboat Commercial MCA/DoT Exam...

If you plan to take up to twelve paying customers to sea on boats under 24 metres you are required by law to hold an RYA Certificate of Competence with a Commercial Endorsement


Course type:

POWERBOAT

Suggested minimum pre-course experience:

Minimum 2 years relevant experience including night pilotage (as a guide: 30 days, 2 days as skipper, 800 miles, 12 night hours).

Or,

With the RYA Advanced Powerboat Course completion certificate time is reduced to: 20 days, 2 days as skipper, 400 miles, 12 night hours.

You will also need a VHF/SRC operator’s licence, a valid first aid certificate, a Sea Survival Certificate and a ML5 Medical Certificate.

Exam content:

Classroom assessment and passage planning for night exercise. Boat Handling in daylight section. Night boat handling and navigation exercise.

Ability after course:

Commercial Endorsement

Minimum duration:

4-5 hours

Download an Advanced Practical Examination Form

Download - Notes for candidates

Contact the School for further details