Private Seaman Course
Gain essential skills as a private seaman for coastal motor yachts, covering regulations, weather forecasting, navigation, deck handling, safety equipment, emergency procedures, and watchkeeping. Develop the confidence to assist the captain and conduct safe, professional sea operations on day trips.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Private Seaman Course equips you with hands-on skills to operate and assist on small motor yachts safely. You will cover local regulations, coastal weather patterns, and trip planning, followed by practical training in deck inspections, rope work, and watch duties. Gain expertise in safety equipment, basic first aid, emergency signalling, and incident management to confidently plan, record, and execute a secure one-day coastal voyage.
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Develop skills
- Coastal voyage planning: create safe routes considering tides for day trips.
- Deck operations on small yachts: manage lines, fenders, and watchkeeping confidently.
- Safety and first aid: respond quickly to fires, flooding, injuries, and man overboard.
- Coastal weather and regulations: study, understand, and follow local maritime rules.
- Emergency communications: make effective VHF MAYDAY/PAN calls and notify authorities.
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