Course Program and Category License
The Category C Boat Skipper Course is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the REGULATIONS ON BOATS AND YACHTS (»Narodne novine«, br. 13/2020. i »Narodne novine«, br. 52/2020.)
Category C Boat Skipper Course Program:
- Navigation
- Marine Engineering and Safety Measures
- Maritime Affairs, Meteorology, Regulations, and First Aid
- Boat Maneuvering and Collision Avoidance
- Maritime Radiotelephone Service
- Sea Safety
- Practical Navigation on a Boat
Course Duration: 25 hours of theoretical instruction and 6 hours of practical training
With a Category C Boat Skipper License, you can operate:
- All types of boats
- All types of yachts up to 15 meters or 30 GT
Course
On the course, you will receive:
- A Manual for Category C Boat Skippers – containing all theoretical content needed for the exam and safe navigation
- A Nautical Chart – for practicing chart work tasks
- Chart Work Tools
- Video Presentations – for chart work
The course is organized by arrangement.
Theoretical classes are held at: Pomorska škola Zadar
Exam
A Certificate of Competence for a Category C Boat Skipper can be obtained by a person who is at least 18 years old, meets the prescribed health requirements, particularly regarding vision and hearing, completes the training, and passes the exam according to the prescribed program.
Certificate Validity: With a Category C Boat Skipper Certificate, one can operate all boats and yachts up to 30 gross tons (including for commercial purposes). The certificate is issued for a period of 5 (five) years and can be renewed with a valid medical certificate for seafarers issued by an authorized physician.
Candidates must bring to the exam:
- 2 photographs (3.5 x 3 cm)
- ID card or driver's license
Exams are held every Wednesday or Friday at 3 PM in Lučkoj kapetaniji Zadar.