Intensive Training for Licence Holders

Aim

Through an intensive training programme, participants expand their knowledge and develop new skills for dealing with complex traffic situations. The continuous development of their competencies helps them meet professional challenges efficiently.

Description

Licence holders must demonstrate in realistic situations that they are able to make the correct decisions when navigating an inland waterway in order to ensure safe and incident-free navigation while acting as deputy vessel command. They must comply with inland waterway traffic regulations and navigate the vessel with foresight so that accidents can be avoided under all conditions and regardless of the time of day.

To meet these requirements, the intensive training provides targeted simulations of complex navigation situations in which participants can apply and further develop their skills. The focus is on responding correctly to unexpected events, communication within the crew and dealing with emergency situations. The exchange of experience and analysis of specific case studies further strengthen participants’ ability to act effectively. This gives participants the best possible preparation for acting responsibly and with foresight even under exceptional circumstances.

Duration
2 training days / 16 training units

Content

• Compliance with inland waterway traffic regulations when navigating a waterway
• Navigation in good visibility and in conditions of restricted visibility
• Internal and external communication procedures (radio discipline)
• Training in different navigation areas (river/canal)
• Application of professional knowledge during manoeuvring
• Conduct under special circumstances

Further information

Number of participants
Minimum: two
Maximum: four

ℹ️ Discount options

The following discounts cannot be combined:

• 11% group discount – when registering 3 participants
• 10% loyalty discount – for regular customers with a three-year subscription for 3 training courses
• 8% trade fair discount – when visiting the S.T.L. stand in person

Start

10.12.2026 at 9:00 a.m.

End

11.12.2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Location

River Academy GmbH
Kölner Straße 265
51149 Cologne