Sailor – Career Changer: Module 1

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.

8.870,00€ – 12.478,00€

Sailor – Career Changer: Module 2

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 vehicle safely.

970,00€

Authority Licence/Certificate for Shipmasters

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

Upon presentation of the authority patent/authority boatman certificate by the General Directorate for Waterways and Shipping (GDWS), you will be able to take on the responsible tasks of a skipper on board authority vehicles. You bear the main responsibility for your crew and for the safe nautical/technical use of the vehicle on the waterway.

1.102,52€ – 1.676,52€

Sport Boat Licence (Sea)

River Academy GmbH Kölner Straße 265, Köln

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.

Please refer to our cancellation policy in our terms and conditions.

390,00€

Sport Boat Licence – Inland

River Academy GmbH Kölner Straße 265, Köln

After completing the course and passing the exam, you will be authorized to safely and independently operate recreational boats up to 20 meters in length (up to 15 meters on the Rhine) and with an engine power exceeding 15 HP (over 5 HP on the Rhine) on inland waterways such as the Rhine, Moselle, Danube, and others.

The course spans a period of 6 days. For the Sport Boat Licence Inland, two in-person instructional sessions are scheduled (two classes and an information evening discussion). The total duration is approximately 4–5 hours. Details and timings can be found below.

320,00€

Sport Boat Licence, Sea and Inland (Combined Course)

River Academy GmbH Kölner Straße 265, Köln

After completing the course and passing the exam, you will be authorized to:

  • Safely and independently operate recreational boats under 20 meters in length (under 15 meters on the Rhine) and with an engine power exceeding 15 HP (over 5 HP on the Rhine) on inland waterways such as the Rhine, Moselle, and Danube.
  • Operate recreational boats without length restrictions and with an engine power exceeding 15 HP in coastal and offshore areas such as the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and Mediterranean.

The course spans a period of 19 days. For the SBF Inland & Sea (Combined Course), four in-person instructional sessions are scheduled (four classes and an information evening discussion). The total duration is approximately 10 hours. Details and timings can be found below.

650,00€

UBI & SRC Inland and Maritime Radio Communication (Combined Course)

River Academy GmbH Kölner Straße 265, Köln

After completing the course and passing the exam, you will be authorized to:

  • Operate VHF radio communication in inland navigation according to the UBI (Certificate of Competency for VHF Radio in Inland Navigation), allowing participation in radio communication on inland waterways such as the Rhine, Moselle, or Danube.
  • Operate maritime radio services according to the SRC (Short-Range Certificate), required for vessels with mandatory equipment in coastal and maritime navigation.

The combined course integrates the requirements for UBI and SRC, providing comprehensive preparation for both exams. The course spans 19 days and includes 3 sessions with a total duration of approximately 5 instructional hours. Details and timings can be found below.

460,00€