Sport Boat Licence (Inland & Sea) Combined Course

River Academy GmbH Kölner Straße 265, Köln
SBF Inland & Sea (combined course)

After completing the course and passing the exam, you are authorised to:

  • to safely and independently operate pleasure craft with a length of less than 20 metres (on the Rhine, less than 15 metres) and an engine power of more than 15 hp (on the Rhine, more than 5 hp) on inland waterways such as the Rhine, Moselle and Danube.
  • to operate pleasure craft with no length restriction and an engine power of more than 15 hp in coastal and high-sea areas such as the North Sea, Baltic Sea and Mediterranean.

The course takes place over a period of 26 days. Four face-to-face teaching units are planned for the SBF Inland & Sea (combined course) (four sessions and a meeting on the information evening). The total duration is approx. 10 hours. Details and times can be found below.

Free – 650,00€

UBI & SRC Inland and Maritime Radio Combined Course

River Academy GmbH Kölner Straße 265, Köln
Inland and Maritime Radio Combined Course

After completing the course and passing the exam, you are entitled to:

  • Operate the VHF radio in inland navigation in accordance with the UBI (VHF radio certificate for inland navigation) in order to participate in radio traffic on inland waterways such as the Rhine, Moselle or Danube.
  • Operate the maritime radio service in accordance with the SRC (Short-Range Certificate), which is necessary for ships that are required to be equipped for coastal and maritime shipping.

The combined course combines the requirements for UBI and SRC and prepares you comprehensively for both exams. The course takes place over a period of 24 days and includes 3 sessions with a total duration of approximately 5 teaching hours. Details and times can be found below.

Free – 460,00€

ADN Advanced Course Gas Refresher

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Assess dangers in connection with gas transports

Assessing the risks associated with gas transport and use your knowledge to minimise any incidents.

395,00€ – 477,00€

ADN Advanced Course Gas

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Assess dangers in connection with gas transports

Assessing the risks associated with gas transport and use your knowledge to minimise any incidents.

660,00€ – 906,00€

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€

First Aid Course

In cooperation with HEAT Düsseldorf – flexibly available at all River Academy locations or as an in-house training

The first aid course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely perform life-saving emergency measures on board. It is designed for all crew members in inland navigation and forms part of the basic safety training programme.

166,00€ – 248,00€

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.”

690,00€ – 936,00€

Sailor – Career Changer: Module 9

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 Voyages on the Simulator

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
The safe navigation of a waterway is the top priority for both recreational and professional boaters.

A training course designed to help you take responsibility for your crew and operate your vessel safely.

970,00€

Radar Licence (Special Authorisation for Radar) – Compact Course

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Preparation for Written Examination

As a holder of the special authorization for radar (formerly radar license), you can enhance your role as a vessel operator by conducting qualified and authorized radar-assisted voyages. This contributes to the economic success of your company by helping you meet loading and unloading deadlines, ensuring you remain a reliable partner for the dispatcher.

670,00€ – 752,00€

Radar Licence (Special Authorisation for Radar) – Combined Course

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Theory and practice

As a holder of the special authorization for radar (formerly radar license), you can enhance your role as a vessel operator by conducting qualified and authorized radar-assisted voyages. This contributes to the economic success of your company by helping you meet loading and unloading deadlines, ensuring you remain a reliable partner for the dispatcher.

970,00€ – 1.216,00€

Radar Licence (Special Authorisation for Radar) – Combined Course

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Theory and practice

As a holder of the special authorization for radar (formerly radar license), you can enhance your role as a vessel operator by conducting qualified and authorized radar-assisted voyages. This contributes to the economic success of your company by helping you meet loading and unloading deadlines, ensuring you remain a reliable partner for the dispatcher.

970,00€ – 1.216,00€

ADN Basic Course

River Academy Switzerland | SRH Hafenstraße 4, Birsfelden, Schweiz
Combination of the transport of dry cargo and transport in tank vessels

You will be able to assess transport hazards related to dangerous goods and use your knowledge to minimize potential incidents.

ADN Basic Refresher Course

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Combination of dry cargo transport and tank ship transport

Assessing potential transport risks associated with dangerous goods and minimise any incidents that may occur.

385,00€ – 467,00€

Passenger Shipping Expert – Basic Course

Köln , Germany
Acquisition of Passenger Shipping Competency Certificate

After you have successfully passed the final examination, you will receive a certificate of competence for passenger shipping from the Water and Shipping Administration, which is valid for five years. After that, you can take on important safety tasks on board your vehicle.

840,00€ – 1.086,00€

ADN Basic Course

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Combination of Dry Cargo Transport and Tanker Transport

Assessing transport risks associated with dangerous goods and use your knowledge to minimise any incidents.

730,00€ – 1.058,00€

Ship Measurer in Inland Navigation

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Calibration Officer/ Master Measurer

You will be able to evaluate and implement the legal basis for ship calibration in inland navigation. At the same time, you will be able to determine the loading weight of an inland vessel by means of a calibration survey.

635,29€ – 717,29€

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’.

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.

990,00€ – 1.072,00€

UBI Inland Radio (Compact)

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
VHF Radio Certificate for Inland Navigation (UBI)

With the UBI certificate, you are allowed to participate in inland waterway radio.

550,00€ – 632,00€

Union Patent/ Union Licence – Compact Course

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

The common goal is to successfully implement a compact and at the same time practice-oriented preparation for the GDWS exams in order to lay the foundation for professional advancement to the management level.

1.680,00€ – 2.418,00€

Sport Boat Licence (Sea)

River Academy GmbH Kölner Straße 265, Köln
Sport Boat Licence (Sea)

After completing the course and passing the exam, you will be authorised to safely and independently operate pleasure craft with an engine power of over 15 hp, with no length restriction, in coastal and open sea areas such as the North Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea and other waters.

The course takes place over a period of 5 days. Three face-to-face teaching units are planned for the Sport Boat Licence Sea (three sessions and a meeting on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 7–8 hours. Details and times can be found below.

Free – 327,73€

Sport Boat Licence (Inland)

River Academy GmbH Kölner Straße 265, Köln
Sport Boat Licence (Inland)

After completing the course and passing the exam, you are entitled to safely and independently operate pleasure boats up to 20 metres in length (15 metres on the Rhine) and with an engine power of over 15 hp (5 hp on the Rhine) on inland waterways such as the Rhine, Moselle, Danube and others.

The course takes place over a period of 6 days. Two classroom teaching units are planned for the Sportbootführerschein Binnen (two sessions and a meeting on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 4–5 hours. Details and times can be found below.

Free – 268,91€

Sport Boat Licence (Inland & Sea) Combined Course

River Academy GmbH Kölner Straße 265, Köln
SBF Inland & Sea (combined course)

After completing the course and passing the exam, you are authorised to:

  • to safely and independently operate pleasure craft with a length of less than 20 metres (on the Rhine, less than 15 metres) and an engine power of more than 15 hp (on the Rhine, more than 5 hp) on inland waterways such as the Rhine, Moselle and Danube.
  • to operate pleasure craft with no length restriction and an engine power of more than 15 hp in coastal and high-sea areas such as the North Sea, Baltic Sea and Mediterranean.

The course takes place over a period of 19 days. Four in-person teaching units are planned for the SBF Inland & Sea (combined course) (four sessions and a meeting on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 10 hours. Details and times can be found below.

Free – 546,22€

Pre-Boarding Training

River Academy Danube | CAMPUS Pri hrádzi 33, Šamorín – Čilistov, Slowakische Republik
Foundational Training for All Onboard Hospitality Departments

The Pre-Boarding Learning Programme prepares hospitality staff across all departments for efficient, confident deployment. It ensures a smooth onboarding process by equipping crew with essential service skills, communication tools, and department-specific routines — reducing early turnover and allowing for seamless fleet transfers and efficient planning.

1.200,00€ – 1.528,00€

UBI & SRC Inland and Maritime Radio Combined Course

River Academy GmbH Kölner Straße 265, Köln
Inland and Maritime Radio Combined Course

After completing the course and passing the exam, you are entitled to:

  • Operate the VHF radio in inland navigation in accordance with the UBI (VHF radio certificate for inland navigation) in order to participate in radio traffic on inland waterways such as the Rhine, Moselle or Danube.
  • Operate the maritime radio service in accordance with the SRC (Short-Range Certificate), which is necessary for ships that are required to be equipped for coastal and maritime shipping.

The combined course combines the requirements for UBI and SRC and prepares you comprehensively for both exams. The course takes place over a period of 24 days and includes 3 sessions with a total duration of approximately 5 teaching hours. Details and times can be found below.

Free – 386,55€

Rhine Patent – Compact Course

Bingen , Germany
Legal Basis: Rhine Vessel Personnel Ordinance (RheinSchPersV)

The shared goal is to successfully prepare for the examination of the Swiss Rhine Ports (SRH) in Basel, establishing the foundation for professional advancement to leadership positions on the Rhine.

1.795,00€ – 2.815,00€

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€

Maître d’hôtel

River Academy Danube | CAMPUS Pri hrádzi 33, Šamorín – Čilistov, Slowakische Republik
Certified Leadership Training for Senior Restaurant Service Professionals

This course is aimed at experienced hospitality professionals preparing for leadership roles in restaurant service. It strengthens both professional expertise and interpersonal skills essential for managing teams and ensuring top-level guest satisfaction.

2.400,00€ – 3.220,00€

Sailor – Career Changer: Module 1

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
BMDV-Accredited Training Program in 9 Modules According to the BinSchPersV

Participants will receive the entry “Sailor” in their service record book from the Waterways and Shipping Administration after completing 90 days of onboard service within the nine-month training program and successfully passing the IHK administrative examination.

8.870,00€ – 12.478,00€