Commercial Vessel Boatman

This course is of 28 Hours spread over 7 Days

During this course students will become familiar with the following:

Nautical Knowledge

• Manoeuvring a vessel of less than 10 metres in length in various weather conditions
• Common nautical terms
• Dealing with emergency situations involving the safety of the vessel and those on board or the safety of others
• Safety equipment on board a vessel and the survey requirements
• Assess forecast and actual weather conditions to determine actions for the safe operation of the vessel
• International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
• IALA Region A Buoyage system
• Local regulations effecting the operation of small craft
• Structural components used in the construction of small vessels of different materials
• Rope maintenance. Eye splice and Back splice, common knots, bends and hitches used on board small vessels
• Use a compass and take compass bearings
• Apply basic navigational techniques to ensure the safe navigation of a small vessel in local waters
• Knowledge of symbols and abbreviations shown on navigational charts of the Maltese Islands
• Knowledge of the coasts of the Maltese Islands, water depths, navigational hazards and restricted areas
• Distress signals
• Prevention of pollution of the Marine Environment

Occupational Health and Safety

• Recognition of potential fire hazards
• Use and maintenance of lifesaving appliances carried on board
• Apply OH&S principles in relation to own responsibilities on board a small vessel

Engineering

• Operation and user maintenance of inboard and outboard marine propulsion engines and other auxiliary equipment normally installed on boats of less than 10 meters

Applicant must be 18 years of age, have at least 12 months appropriate sea service and be in possession of a General Purpose Hand Certificate. Applicant may only apply for this course after being in possession of a Transport Malta Notice of Eligibility to attend the course and final examination

To be issued with a Boatman licence from Transport Malta, applicants should have completed the following course:

• A current approved First Aid Certificate

Subject to the completion of the additional requirements, licence will be issued by Transport Malta

Oral and Practical Assessment at the end of the course

Course notes are included in course fee

On completion of the course candidates would have dual qualification to act as Master and/or Engineer of vessels less than 10 metres, capable of carrying 12 passengers or less within ports, internal and territorial waters of Malta

Note: Medical Certificate – Transport Malta

Applicants are reminded that Transport Malta requests a valid Medical Certificate which can be downloaded and printed from this link for Licencing purposes.