The shared goal is to successfully deliver a compact yet practice-oriented preparation for the GDWS exams, laying the foundation for career progression into the management level.
As this programme is divided into 9 modules, please click here to book tickets for the course.
Participants receive the entry “Boatman (Matrosin/Matrose)” in their Service Record Book (Schifferdienstbuch) from the Waterways and Shipping Administration after completing 90 days of navigation time within the nine-month advanced training programme and successfully passing the IHK administrative examination.
The aim of this course is to provide intensive preparation for experienced inland navigation personnel for the official EU boatmaster examination (Union Certificate/Patent – UP) in accordance with ES-QIN. The examination can be completed entirely in German or in English.
As this programme is divided into 9 modules, please click here to book tickets for the course.
Participants receive the entry “Boatman (Matrosin/Matrose)” in their Service Record Book (Schifferdienstbuch) from the Waterways and Shipping Administration after completing 90 days of navigation time within the nine-month advanced training programme and successfully passing the IHK administrative examination.
Our common goal is to provide compact, practice-oriented preparation for the GDWS examinations, laying the foundation for professional advancement to management level in inland navigation.
Important information regarding 2027 prices: Course prices for 2027 are expected to be adjusted. However, if you book at the currently advertised price, the price confirmed at the time of booking will remain valid.
Our common goal is to provide compact, practice-oriented preparation for the GDWS examinations, laying the foundation for professional advancement to management level in inland navigation.
Important information regarding 2027 prices: Course prices for 2027 are expected to be adjusted. However, if you book at the currently advertised price, the price confirmed at the time of booking will remain valid.
The Union Boatmaster Certificate provides the basic qualification required to expand the areas in which a boatmaster may operate at management level by obtaining the additional qualification for Maritime Waterways.
Important information regarding 2027 prices: Course prices for 2027 are expected to be adjusted. However, if you book at the currently advertised price, the price confirmed at the time of booking will remain valid.
After successfully passing the final examination, you will receive a Certificate of Specialised Knowledge for Passenger Shipping from the German Waterways and Shipping Administration, valid for five years. This qualification enables you to undertake important safety responsibilities on board your vessel.
Important information regarding 2027 prices: Course prices for 2027 are expected to be adjusted. However, if you book at the currently advertised price, the price confirmed at the time of booking will remain valid.
The Union Boatmaster Certificate provides the basic qualification required to expand the areas in which a boatmaster may operate at management level by obtaining the additional qualification for the Rhine High-Risk Section.
Important information regarding 2027 prices: Course prices for 2027 are expected to be adjusted. However, if you book at the currently advertised price, the price confirmed at the time of booking will remain valid.
Our common goal is to provide compact, practice-oriented preparation for the GDWS examinations, laying the foundation for professional advancement to management level in inland navigation.
Important information regarding 2027 prices: Course prices for 2027 are expected to be adjusted. However, if you book at the currently advertised price, the price confirmed at the time of booking will remain valid.
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