Cargo Shipping

Sailor – Career Changer: Module 5

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.

ADN Advanced Course Gas

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Assess dangers in connection with gas transports

Assessing the risks associated with gas transport and use your knowledge to minimise any incidents.

Book course 660,00€ – 906,00€

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.

Book course 1.680,00€ – 2.418,00€

Patent Course – 18-Month Training Programme

River Academy Danube | CAMPUS Pri hrádzi 33, Šamorín – Čilistov, Slowakische Republik
Patent Course – 18-Month Training Programme G3

The aim of the course is to provide intensive preparation for the management-level examination required to obtain the Union Boatmaster’s Certificate (Union Patent). Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical experience on board, participants acquire the essential skills for safe and efficient vessel command.

Book course 21.538,00€ – 24.058,00€

Radar Licence (Special Authorisation for Radar) – Compact Course

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Preparation for Written Examination

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.

Book course 670,00€ – 834,00€

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.

Book course 970,00€ – 1.216,00€

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 help you take responsibility for your crew and safely operate your vessel.

Book course 970,00€

First Aid Course

In cooperation with HEAT Düsseldorf – flexibly available at all River Academy locations or as an in-house training

The first aid course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely perform life-saving emergency measures on board. It is designed for all crew members in inland navigation and forms part of the basic safety training programme.

Book course 148,00€ – 166,00€

ADN Basic Refresher Course

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Combination of dry cargo transport and tank ship transport

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

Book course 385,00€ – 467,00€

ADN Advanced Course Chemicals

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Assess transport dangers in connection with chemicals

Assessing the transport risks associated with chemicals and use your knowledge to minimise any incidents.

Book course 660,00€ – 906,00€

ADN Advanced Refresher Course Chemicals

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
Assess transport dangers in connection with chemicals

Assessing possible transport hazards associated with chemicals and minimise any incidents.

Book course 395,00€ – 559,00€

Sailor – Career Changer: Module 6

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.