Deck Sailor

STCW Deck Sailor Course

STCW A II/3 · DGMM

The Merchant Navy Deck Sailor qualification entitles you to plan and direct coastal passages safely, as well as to keep watch as lookout or helmsman on civilian vessels, except fishing vessels.
You will be able to act as skipper of commercial vessels under 10 metres in length carrying a maximum of 12 passengers.

You will also be able to exchange your qualification for the PER (Recreational Boat Skipper)
To do so, you must prove a sea service period of at least 6 months working professionally, as certified by the regional offices of the Directorate General of the Merchant Navy.

Approved centre.

This qualification is approved by the Directorate General of the Merchant Navy and endorsed by the International Maritime Organization.  To obtain it, you must complete the course at an approved centre such as ours, Academia Náutica Alborán , where we teach the Harbour Master course in accordance with the STCW/10 Training Convention.

In-person course

To obtain your Deck Sailor course, both the theory and the practical parts are held in person, and attendance is absolutely COMPULSORY.  At Academia Náutica Alborán we know how hard it can be for our students to fit a course into their schedule. That is why we create groups with similar availability to adapt to your needs.

You will learn the terminology and definitions used on the bridge and deck of a ship. Steering a ship, lookout duties and safe watchkeeping. Emergencies and use of safety equipment. Technical maritime English.

 

700€

45 Hours of theory

25 Hours of practical training

Does not expire

Requirements

  • The minimum age to take the course is 16
  • Be a Spanish citizen.
  • Hold the Basic Maritime Safety Training certificate.
  • Pass the theory and practical exams.
  • Pass a medical check-up at the Instituto Social de la Marina.
  • Prove a sea service period of at least six months on civilian vessels over 10 GT.
  • Useful Information:
  • All the equipment needed for the course practical training is included.
  • Under current law, the Deck Sailor specialist certificate does not expire.

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