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		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.
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  • 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.
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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.
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  • Operate maritime radio services according to the SRC (Short-Range Certificate), required for vessels with mandatory equipment in coastal and maritime navigation.
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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€