River License Course
Gain expertise in French inland waterways through the River Licence Course. Master navigation rules, lock and bridge operations, safety protocols, and trip planning to confidently manage professional river duties and satisfy licence requirements. This focused programme equips you with practical skills for safe navigation on rivers and canals.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The River Licence Course equips you with vital skills to navigate French rivers and canals confidently. Discover how to plan secure routes, interpret charts and notices, handle fuel and schedules, and manoeuvre safely via locks and bridges. Excel in inland navigation regulations, signage, safety gear, crew instructions, and emergency responses through a concise, hands-on approach for rapid, reliable proficiency.
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Develop skills
- Inland rules mastery: apply river right-of-way, speed and signage swiftly.
- Lock and bridge handling: perform safe approaches, transits and clearances.
- Trip planning essentials: plan routes, fuel, timing and documents for short trips.
- Boat and crew management: select safe boats, assign roles and balance loads.
- Onboard safety and emergencies: brief crew, use VHF and respond to incidents.
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