The practical exam for boatmen (inland shipping) is an option for those who wish to work as a boatman in inland shipping.
You can start at any time.
Steering and navigating under supervision
Anchoring on command
Mooring from the deck
Unmooring from the deck
Preparing the vessel for voyage (sea-ready)
Onboard technical knowledge
The training lasts 9 months and includes 90 sailing days. You may take the practical exam after being enrolled in the program for at least 6 months. Enrollment becomes effective once the ‘light boatman’ sticker is issued by Nova College.
Upon successful completion of the practical exam, you may register yourself in the role of boatman in the service record book at SAB, starting from 9 months after the beginning of the training.
The practical exam takes place on a training vessel of at least 40 meters in length, operated by Nova College.
€1,025 for the practical exam
Candidates who wish to obtain the Practical Exam Boatman Declaration through this exam.
Service Record Book / Basic Safety Training for Deckhands
You need a service record book to follow the training.
If you do not yet have a service record book at the time of enrollment, you can apply for one at SAB with the ‘light boatman’ sticker.
Note: The Basic Safety Training for Deckhands is then a mandatory part at the beginning of the program.
If you already have a service record book at the time of enrollment, the Basic Safety Training is not required.
Basic Safety Training for Deckhands
You can follow this training at Nova College, or with another CBR-approved provider.
At least 5 years of work experience, or
A vocational education program of at least 3 years, or
At least 500 sea days as deck crew on a seagoing vessel before enrollment in the training, and
An agreement with a training company recognized by SBB for this course.
You must complete the course within 1 year from the date of enrollment.
If you pass the practical exam, you will receive the Practical Exam Boatman Declaration. The course complies with the competency standards of Directive (EU) 2017/2397.
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