Private Seaman Course
The Private Seaman Course equips participants with essential practical skills for safely operating and supporting small motor yacht trips. Covering local rules, coastal weather, voyage planning, deck operations, safety procedures, first response, emergency communication, and incident management, the course culminates in the ability to independently plan, document, and execute a safe one-day coastal passage.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Private Seaman Course provides you with practical skills to operate and support small motor yacht trips safely and confidently. Learn local rules, coastal weather, and voyage planning, then practise deck checks, line handling, and watchkeeping. Build competence in safety gear, first response, emergency communication, and incident procedures, and finish ready to plan, document, and complete a safe one-day coastal passage.
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Develop skills
- Coastal voyage planning: build safe, tide-aware routes for day trips.
- Small-yacht deck work: handle lines, fenders, and watch duties with confidence.
- Safety and first response: act fast on fires, flooding, injuries, and MOB events.
- Coastal weather and rules: research, interpret, and apply local marine regulations.
- Emergency communications: send clear VHF MAYDAY/PAN calls and alert authorities.
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