Courses
SCV CODE Boatmaster I, II, III
- Price: $1800 ($1500 + $300 exam)
- Duration:
Courses
Requirements for obtaining a Boat Master License
In order to obtain a Boat master License Grade 3 an applicant shall:
In order to obtain a Boat master License Grade 2 an applicant shall:
In order to obtain a Boat master License Grade 1 an applicant shall:
This License is to operate small commercial vessels in the Caribbean Region. The regulations are based on the United States Coast Guard Code of Federal Regulations 46 Sub-Chapter T (certification of small passenger vessels), which are regarded as equivalent to IMO Convention requirements for such vessels, Sub-Chapter C (Uninspected vessels) and The United Kingdom Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats.
The certificates issued by MSWI are endorsed by the Sint Maarten Maritime Authority and are valid for 5 years.
The medical certificate ENG1 is required before the Boatmaster license endorsement by Maritime & Shipping will be issued. In addition the STCW and VHF license are required.
The Maritime School is open Mon to Fri on the days that courses are conducted. Please contact us by phone or email for special opening times and information.