Class A Captains License

Eligibility 
Must be a Bahamian citizens or resident.

Process

• Our course covers all requirements of the syllabus:
• Boat Registration & Merchant Shipping Acts
• The Nautical Chart & Chart Projections
• Nautical Rules of the Road
• Seamanship & Boat handling
• Measuring and Plotting Latitude and Longitude
• Calculating Dead Reckoning Position, Course, and Distances
• Compensation for Wind, Tidal, and Ocean Currents
• Deck Safety, Cargo Stowage, and Handling
• Basic Ship Construction
• Weather Patterns
• Electronic Navigation
• First Aid, Safety & Fire fighting

The written examination comprises of 100 multiple choice questions, one chart plotting exercises and a boat practical. The passing grade for the multiple choice section is 70% and for the chart work 90%.

The applicant must also successfully pass a boat practical exercise. Potential mariners should be capable of manoeuvring a vessel without supervision. As to the stipulated restrictions, an individual may obtain a higher licence based on the vessel being used to carry out this exercise.
Individuals are to provide a vessel of their choice. Restrictions could then be based on the size of the vessel the applicant is skilled in operating.

Supporting Documents

100/200 Tons Class “A” Master’s Licence

• Must be a holder of a Class “B” Licence
• Must be STCW certified
• Must produce evidence of sea time of no less than three (3) months
• Police Record
• Proof of Citizenship
• Photo Identification