River Academy is an independent educational institution serving the European inland navigation industry, with branches in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Slovakia. We provide comprehensive training to ensure that crew members and onboard personnel are fully prepared and qualified to work on inland vessels. Our experienced instructors and trainers from the industry ensure a high quality of teaching.
Our gastronomy and hotel training courses for day trip and cabin cruises are enriched through partnerships with international training providers. The Hotel-Butler Academy (HBA) is a permanent partner of ours – click here to visit their website!
Our simulator training and assignments on the training ship “River Academy 1” are part of our exclusive training concept, ensuring a mix of theory and practice for optimal exam preparation. We train sailors in nine months, and in two and a half years, career changers can hold their patent in their hands. In addition to the foundational training, we also offer the advancement and broadening of existing skills for patent holders.
Our media team develops targeted, customized teaching materials, available in print and as web-based e-learning modules. Our teaching materials are built with meticulous attention to detail, and can be customised for in-house training according to your specific requirements. Our media team is fully focused on one main goal: the creation of in-depth teaching material that successfully combines didactics, creativity and up-to-date relevance, in this exciting and ever-changing industry.
Our educational philosophy is rooted in the belief that collaboration leads to greater success. That’s why we actively partner with key stakeholders in inland navigation, including shipping companies, cooperatives, independent boat owners, ports, and European waterway authorities.
