This course is designed for candidates seeking to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to operate a boat of up to 13.8 metres in length, by day and night, within 3 nautical miles of the nearest safe haven.
Boat Master
24 Hours | 3 days.
16 Hours theory | 8 hours practical.
STCW Basic Safety Training
40 Hours | 5 days.
24 Hours theory | 16 hours practical.
• Be at least 16 years old.
• Hold a valid Seafarer’s Medical Fitness Certificate.
• Hold a clean criminal record.
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be able to:
• Apply principles of safe navigation and seamanship in coastal waters.
• Operate and manage a Boat less than 13.8 m LOA for leisure purposes, by day or night, within 3 nm from a safe haven.
• Interpret and apply COLREGs in all visibility conditions.
• Demonstrate compliance with safety equipment, emergency procedures, and voyage planning.
•Identify and apply the IALA Buoyage System in navigation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in vessel handling, maneuvering, and emergency response.
• Maintain operational records and ensure adherence to flag state requirements.
Candidates must successfully complete both a written examination and a practical evaluation.
A minimum passing grade of 60% must be achieved in each assessment.
Upon successful completion, candidates will be awarded the Lebanese Boat Master License, valid for motor vessels less than 13.8 m LOA, operating day and night within 3 nm.
The Certificate is issued by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Works and Transport. Certification is valid for five (5) years and is subject to renewal in accordance with Lebanese requirements.
Boat Master | Lebanese
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