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€

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 3

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.

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€

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

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

730,00€ – 1.058,00€

Passenger Shipping Expert – Refresher Course

Bingen , Germany
Renewal of Passenger Shipping Competency Certificate

After you have successfully passed the final examination, the Water and Shipping Administration will extend your certificate of competence for passenger shipping for a further five years. This means that you can continue to perform important safety tasks for your passengers.

690,00€ – 854,00€

Passenger Shipping Expert – Basic Course

Hamburg , 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€

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€

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€

Passenger Shipping Expert – Basic Course

Hamburg , 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€

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 take responsibility for the crew and operate the vessel safely.

970,00€

Passenger Shipping Expert – Basic Course

Mühlheim a. d. Ruhr , 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€

Sport Boat Licence (Sea)

River Academy GmbH Kölner Straße 265, Köln
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 Pleasure Craft Skipper 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
Sport Boat Licence (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
Radio Course for Inland and Maritime Communication – 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€

Respiratory Protection Emergency / BDO: Refresher Course

River Academy Danube | CAMPUS Pri hrádzi 33, Šamorín – Čilistov, Slowakische Republik
Refresher course in the most important skills and knowledge for renewing the BDO certificate

Participants refresh their knowledge and skills in dealing with respiratory protection emergencies in order to renew their BDO certificate and stay up to date.

360,00€

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.

560,00€ – 724,00€

Sailor – Career Changer: Module 4

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 safely operate your vessel.

970,00€

Passenger Shipping Expert – Basic Course

Kamp/Bornhofen Kamp/Bornhofen, 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€

Sport Boat Licence (Sea)

River Academy GmbH Kölner Straße 265, Köln
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 sessions 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
Sport Boat Licence (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 33 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 in 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 30 days and includes 3 sessions with a total duration of approximately 5 teaching hours. Details and times can be found below.

460,00€

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€