Cargo Shipping

Patent Course – 18-Month Training Programme

River Academy Danube | CAMPUS Pri hrádzi 33, Šamorín – Čilistov, Slowakische Republik
Patent Course – 18-Month Training Programme G3

The aim of the course is to provide intensive preparation for the management-level examination required to obtain the Union Boatmaster’s Certificate (Union Patent). Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical experience on board, participants acquire the essential skills for safe and efficient vessel command.

21.538,00€ – 24.058,00€

Sailor – Career Changer: Module 6

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
BMDV-recognized training program in 9 modules in accordance with BinSchPersV

After 90 days of sailing time – within the nine-month further training programme – and having successfully passed the IHK administrative examination, participants receive the entry ‘sailor’ or ‘boatman’ in their service record book from the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration.

Since this course is divided into 9 modules, please click here to book tickets for this course.

Risk Section Rhine – Compact Course

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Legal basis BinSchPersV

The basic qualification ‘Union Patent’ provides the basis for expanding one’s personal areas of responsibility at the management level by acquiring the qualification ‘Rhine Risk Section’.

Book course 690,00€ – 936,00€

Maritime Waterways and Risk Section Rhine – Combined Course

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Legal basis BinSchPersV

The basic qualification, Union Patent, provides the basis for expanding your personal areas of expertise at the management level by acquiring the qualification ‘Maritime Waterways’ or ‘Risky Section Rhine’.

1.290,00€ – 1.864,00€

Maritime Waterways – Compact Course

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Legal basis BinSchPersV

The basic qualification Union Patent provides the foundation for expanding personal areas of operation at the management level through obtaining the qualification “Maritime Waterways.”

Book course 690,00€ – 936,00€

Practice Runs for Voyage Execution

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
GDWS Exam Preparation

The goal is intensive preparation for the successful implementation of the last practical part of the GDWS exam ‘Reisedurchführung’ to acquire the Union Patent.

Book course 990,00€ – 1.072,00€

Safety Training – Deck Crew

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Entry Level in Inland Navigation

Career starters or career changers receive the necessary skipper’s service book after completing the compact basic training in hazard prevention on board, allowing them to integrate into the onboard community.

Book course 560,00€ – 724,00€

Patent Course – 18-Month Training Programme

River Academy Danube | CAMPUS Pri hrádzi 33, Šamorín – Čilistov, Slowakische Republik
Patent Course – 18-Month Training Programme G4

The aim of the course is to provide intensive preparation for the management-level examination required to obtain the Boatmaster’s Certificate (Union Patent). Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical experience on board, participants acquire the essential skills for safe and efficient vessel operation.

Book course 21.538,00€ – 24.058,00€

Sailor – Career Changer: Module 7

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
BMDV-recognized training program in 9 modules in accordance with BinSchPersV

After 90 days of sailing time – within the nine-month further training programme – and having successfully passed the IHK administrative examination, participants receive the entry ‘sailor’ or ‘boatman’ in their service record book from the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration.

Since this course is divided into 9 modules, please click here to book tickets for this course.

Training of Trainers (AdA)

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Members of the Vocational Trainers' Association of North Rhine-Westphalia e.V. receive a 10% discount on the net price in the basic service.

With this recognised professional qualification, you will be able to take on the responsible tasks of a competent trainer in a company.

Book course 680,00€ – 1.254,00€

Patent Course – 18-Month Training Programme

River Academy Danube | CAMPUS Pri hrádzi 33, Šamorín – Čilistov, Slowakische Republik
Patent Course – 18-Month Training Programme G5

The aim of the course is to provide intensive preparation for the management-level examination required to obtain the Union Boatmaster’s Certificate (Union Patent). Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical experience on board, participants acquire the necessary skills for safe and efficient vessel command.

Book course 21.538,00€ – 24.058,00€

ADN Advanced Refresher Course Chemicals

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Assess transport dangers in connection with chemicals

Assessing possible transport hazards associated with chemicals and minimise any incidents.

395,00€ – 559,00€