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.
After completing the course and passing the exam, you are authorised to:
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.
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.
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.
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.
After completing the course and passing the exam, you are entitled to:
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
Assessing potential transport risks associated with dangerous goods and minimise any incidents that may occur.
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.
You will acquire the necessary expertise in the transport of dangerous goods to take on the demanding role of dangerous goods safety adviser in the field of inland waterway transport.
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