#TRAT1726895ARegulation on the Issuance of Certificates for Small Vessel Navigation
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This law sets the requirements for obtaining navigation certificates for small vessels, including motorboats and sailboats, in France. It affects maritime professionals who need specific training to operate small crafts, requiring medical and safety training, as well as evidence of maritime service experience. The law outlines the conditions under which various qualifications are recognized for certificate issuance, emphasizing safety and compliance for those seeking to operate or direct small vessels.
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Key Changes
- Sets requirements for small vessel operation certificates
- Establishes conditions for recognized qualifications
- Specifies medical and safety training requirements
Obligations
What this law requires
Applicants for small vessel navigation certificates must submit applications to the designated authorities for maritime professional training as specified in the decree n° 2015-723 of June 24, 2015, following the conditions established by the order of August 11, 2015.
Certificate holders must satisfy the medical and emergency care requirements established by the order of June 29, 2011, for personnel designated to provide emergency medical care and responsibility for medical care aboard vessels under 200 tons of gross tonnage operating no more than 20 nautical miles from coast.
All required periods of sea service must be completed in accordance with the provisions of the order of August 10, 2015.
Applicants for sailing vessel navigation certificates must complete their periods of sea service within the five years preceding the certificate application.
Applicants must complete the National Regulations (RN) module as part of the restricted small vessel navigation certificate training curriculum.