Exemption of compulsory pilotage North Sea Canal

As from August 1st 2002 a number of changes have become effective concerning the
compulsory pilotage system applying to waterways in and around the Netherlands.
The changes meant have been taken down in the compulsory pilotage resolution 1995 and in the resolution declaration holders of the navigation act.
Since 1988 compulsory pilotage in the Netherlands has been drawn up (exceptions excluded) for sea-going vessels with a length of 60 metres or more. Since 1995 Masters and navigating officers have more possibilities to become holders of the so-called Pilotage Exemption Certificate.

What will you learn?
From August 1st 2002 the competent authority for the North Sea Canal area, the Central Nautical Management North Sea Canal area, has the possibility of granting an exemption of compulsory pilotage for a period of three years for sea-going vessels with a length over all between 75 and 95 metres. This by general Order of Council.
By having taken this course the participant is able to show that she/he has required a relevant knowledge concerning the Inland Navigation Police Regulations (BPR).
On February 4th 2009 this course was approved by the Central Nautical Management North Sea Canal area.

What are the prerequisites?
To be considered for exemption of compulsory pilotage the combination of Master, vessel and crew will have to be demonstrably above the current international minimum demands and standards.
When assessing, destinations for which exemptions are being applied are taken into account. The experience of prospective exemption holders is stated as a condition emphatically in the area concerned. This also counts for the frequency in which a particular destination is/was being called at.
The participant must have entered and left the port of Amsterdam at least twelve times during the previous two years. Moreover, the participant must have a good English language proficiency and she/he must have a good knowledge of the navigational communication (VTS) on scene.

Contents
Inland Navigation Police Regulations (BPR).

Duration
A two days’ course, written test included.

Size of group
At least four participants and eight participants at the most.

Course dates
These are available on request.

Apply
Application form

Certificate
If you pass the course, you will receive a certificate.

Fees
The costs for this course is € 5,790 with a maximum group-size of eight participants. The price mentioned above includes books, certificate, coffee/tea and lunch.