Experience required prior training: None
Minimum age required: 16 years old
Equipment requirements: Power boat up to 12 m long, able to plane
Suggested number of training hours: 25 hours (including 6 h practice)
Who can run the training: ISSA Instructor
Who can do the examination: ISSA Instructor
How to submit the application: To authorised ISSA school only
Qualifications obtained after the course: Skipper power boats:
– up to 12 m long (with inboard or outboard engine)
– day time
– conditions up to 6 B degrees
– up to 10 mile from shore
Terrestrial navigation
Meteorology
The Boat Master course is suitable for anyone who wants to operate a boat in the countries covered by the certificates. Additionally, it is ideal for individuals who love to charter a boat for leisure.
More info, please refer to the link below
https://asianyachtingacademy.com/power-yacht-training-boat-master/
https://insailing.com/blog/skipper-licenses-what-they-are
https://youtu.be/CouFwayqBNc
ISSA certificates are recognised by charter companies in major yachting areas around world.
Please refer to the link below
https://en.gosailingschool.com/issa
BMC : typically cover a range of topics, including navigation rules, safety equipment, parts of boats, basic boat handling, emergency procedures, environmental considerations and etc.
BMC (PPCDL) : Most of the topics covered in PPCDL are included in BMC, you will learn about navigation rules, safety equipment, parts of boats, basic boat handling, emergency procedures, environmental considerations and more.
BMC : No, there are no prerequisites or prior knowledge required to enroll in the course
BMC (PPCDL) : For those who have completed the PPCDL theory and practical course, there are no additional prerequisites or prior knowledge required to enroll in this course.
BMC : The Boat Master course typically takes 2 days, running from 0900 to 1800 hours each day. We welcome all students to come back for more practice.
BMC (PPCDL) : For PPCDL holders, it takes 1 day to complete course. We welcome all students to come back for more practice.
BMC : The course us a combination of both theoretical and practical. The first day will encompass a combination of both, while the second day will focus primarily on practical.
BMC (PPCDL) : The course is a combination of both theoretical and practical.
BMC & BMC (PPCDL) : Yes, participants will receive training materials. Once the course is confirmed, a softcopy of the textbook will be sent to you, and you will also receive a hard copy during the course.
BMC & BMC (PPCDL) : The training will take place at the Johor Yacht and Recreation Club in Johor Bahru, conveniently located just 950 meters from the Singapore-Johor Bahru causeway.
Johor Yacht and Recreation Club
G-13 R&F Marina Place Mercu 2,
Jalan Tanjung Puteri, Tanjung Puteri,
80300 Johor Bahru, Johor
BMC : The Boat Master course costs RM3000 includes Certificate of Competency. However, we currently have a special promotion for those joining as JYRC members, you can attend the course using a cash voucher provided, which is worth
RM2500. JYRC membership fee is priced at RM3000.
BMC (PPCDL) : Special offer for attendees of the PPCDL course, the course fee is SGD450, and it includes certificate of competency.
BMC & BMC (PPCDL) : Minimum age is 16 years old
Yes, there are practical sessions conducted on actual boats as part of the course. We use a 10-meter long cabin cruiser for the practical sessions.
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