This entry-level course aims to teach students to meet minimum standards of competence in basic seamanship & safe boat handling set by Transport Malta.
Course Name:
Basic Seamanship & Safe Boat Handling (TM Nautical Licence)
Course Aim:
- To give students the required knowledge to be able to operate a vessel in Maltese Territorial Waters- 12NM from a safe haven. (Vessel may be a boat or Jet-ski of 30HP or more / up to 24m in length)
- To reach the minimum standards of competence as set by Transport Malta.
- For students to become competent in modules covering basic seamanship & practical safe handling techniques.
Duration:
24 hours covered over 5 days (Part-time) including Practical session.
Monday to Friday – 1700hrs till 2000hrs in class.
Saturday – Practical to be coordinated during lessons
Course Structure
Tuition will be given on the following modules:
- General Theory
- Basic Coastal Navigation
- Operating Vessels at High Speeds
- Basic First Aid
- Basic Fire Fighting
- Launching & Recovery of craft
- Boat Handling
- Securing to a buoy
- Anchoring
- Man overboard
Entry Requirements
The Pre-Requisites include:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Any individual who intends to follow the course and sit for the Nautical
Licence examination must present and submit a Medical Fitness certificate when applying with the respective Training Centre and/or Institute. The applicant needs to be certified by his General Practitioner as fit to operate a motor vessel prior to applying for the Basic Seamanship and Safe Boat Handling Course.
Note regarding the International Certificate for the Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC):
- Transport Malta has stated that the ICC certificate does not automatically entitle the holder to a Nautical License issued by the Authority, even if the ICC is issued by a training institution in Malta.