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€

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.

390,00€

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 5 days. Two classroom sessions are planned for the Sport Boat Licence (inland) (two meetings and a discussion on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 4–5 hours. Details and times can be found below.

320,00€

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 12 days. Four face-to-face teaching units are planned for the SBF Inland & Sea (combined course) (four sessions and a discussion on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 10 hours. Details and times can be found below.

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 a marine radio 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 10 days and includes 3 sessions with a total duration of approximately 5 teaching hours. Details and times can be found below.

460,00€

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€

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’.

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.”

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€

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.

390,00€

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.

320,00€

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/ sport boats 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 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.

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 17 days and includes 3 sessions with a total duration of approximately 5 teaching hours. Details and times can be found below.

460,00€

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.

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.

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.

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€

Sailor – Career Changer: Module 8

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.

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€

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€

Unionspatent/ Union Licence – Combined Course

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Legal Basis BinSchPersV / Including Professional Knowledge for Career Changers

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.

2.330,00€ – 3.642,00€

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor – Advanced Training

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland

You can use our expert knowledge to prepare for the IHK examination in the best possible way in order to extend your certificate of competence as a dangerous goods safety adviser.

522,69€ – 686,69€

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€

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€

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€

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€

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.

390,00€

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.

320,00€