How To Get A Skippers License In South Africa

A Skipper is the captain of a ship or boat, especially a small trading or fishing vessel.

Below is How To Get A Skippers License In South Africa

Copy of ID document (must be 16 years or older)

Four passport/id photos.

Medical certificate.

Log of a minimum of 50 hours on dams/rivers or sea. To be signed off by a licensed skipper.

Pass the SAMSA exam.

How much does it cost to get a skipper’s license in South Africa?

Day SkipperR740R1110
Local Waters SkipperR750R1125
Coastal SkipperR1660R2490
Yachtmaster OffshoreR1650R2475

What qualifications do you need to be a skipper?

The main qualification is an RYA Practical Certificate which then needs to be Commercially Endorsed.

To sea, within 3 miles nominated departure point in favorable weather and daylight. To sea, within 20 miles nominated departure point in favorable weather and daylight.

What qualifications do I need to work on a boat?

STCW Basic Safety Training Yacht Certificate. The STCW yacht qualification is essential, and a yacht recruiter cannot start to find your work without this basic yacht certificate.

A Seafarer Medical Certificate.