The certificate is used for recreational sailing and is required in recreational vessels of 15 meters and over with propulsion machinery of 100 kW and more, but less than 750 kW.
The certification requirements for larger recreational vessels between 15 and 24 meters are laid down in the Consolidated act on the manning of Ships.
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Signing up for the exam
Proficiency exams in motor operation are arranged by approved providers. You must therefore contact the approved provider where you wish to register for the exam.
Sailing clubs, schools and the like can order exams to be arranged through approved providers.
You can find a list of approved providers here.
Issuance of a certificate of proficiency in motor operation for recreational sailors
It is the approved provider that issues your certificate of proficiency in motor operation for recreational sailors after passing the exam.
Are you in doubt about which provider has arranged the exam and must therefore issue your certificate?
You can see this on our self-service for Seafarers and the My Maritime app, on the page "Certificates, under "Yachtsman Exams and Certificates".
Lost certificate
If you have lost your certificate of proficiency in motor operation for recreational sailors, you must order a new one from an approved provider, usually the provider that issued the original certificate.