Boatmasters' licence

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Check if you need a licence

You must have a boatmasters바카라 사이트™ licence if you바카라 사이트™re the master of certain vessels on:

  • inland waters in categories A to D, such as canals, rivers, lakes and some estuaries
  • 바카라 사이트˜limited바카라 사이트™ coastal area operations - no more than 5 miles from the land and 15 miles from where your vessel sets off or arrives

You may be prosecuted and fined for not having the right boatmasters바카라 사이트™ licence.

Find out what types and class of vessels can operate on UK inland waters.

When you do not need a licence

You do not need a boatmasters바카라 사이트™ licence if you바카라 사이트™re in charge of:

  • a pleasure vessel, including hire boats used as pleasure vessels
  • fishing vessels

Using alternative certificates

Some certificates can be used instead of a boatmasters바카라 사이트™ licence, including STCW certificates of competency and certificates awarded by the Royal Yachting Association.

If you have an alternative certificate, you must: