Nautical licence to become compulsory for engines from 30HP up

[camkev]

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100205/local/nautical-licence-to-become-compulsory-for-engines-from-30hp-up

[caldaland]

Nautical licence to become compulsory for engines from 30HP up

Transport Malta has reduced the threshold in the requirement for a nautical licence to drivers of all mechanically driven craft having engine/s output of 30HP or more.

Such requirement, shall be effective as from January 1, 2011.

At present, a nautical licence is obligatory for craft powered by engine/s of 100HP or more.

Transport Malta said the provision was coming into force in 2011 to allow adequate lead time to the people affected to undergo the necessary training at the training institutions recognised by Transport Malta.

A nautical licence is issued to applicants who successfully complete the Basic Seamanship Course and pass Transport Malta's examination at the end of such course.

[caldaland]

another tax!

[benri]

About time....... I still cannot understand the reasoning why only form 30hp up though! Smaller boats with smaller engines can still reach high speeds. And what about tenders being driven by little kids?

[caldaland]

windsurfers,horses,skateboards and even bikes can be driven to high speeds. how about joggers needing a licence!

[The_Gaffer]

Totally agree Bryan.  My boat has a 240HP engine, and top speed of 25knts, but small 12 footers with a 25HP outboard can go much faster...not to mention jet skis....yes, even tender boats with 8HP outboards...driven by kids.  What we need is enforcement, not only licences

[baghira]

okies
anyone interested to join in the basic seamanship course before summer.
Cost 130euro from mcast.!!!
Ma hemmx x'taghmel?? That's the way things go in our island! They order and we obey>..

[robby017]

About time....... I still cannot understand the reasoning why only form 30hp up though! Smaller boats with smaller engines can still reach high speeds. And what about tenders being driven by little kids?

Totally agree Bryan.  My boat has a 240HP engine, and top speed of 25knts, but small 12 footers with a 25HP outboard can go much faster...not to mention jet skis....yes, even tender boats with 8HP outboards...driven by kids.  What we need is enforcement, not only licences

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about time......

should be for any mechanically operated watercraft as at the end of the day, should an accident occur, someone has to stand up to the responsibility.

@ cladaland.... i do not agree with you saying this is another tax...

1 attending this basic course can help prevent accidents and save lives.... don't judge before succesfully completing the course....
2. for many of us owning and using a boat is a luxury and not a neccesity (not refering to full or part time fishermen).... if you don't afford Lm50 for your and others safty compared to the amount spent for and on the boat, then step of the sea.

Trust me, this course is worth every cent..... you will realise this when you are navigating, especialy at night...... trust me.

[sirena]

Any idea where to apply for this course cos probably there will be ques in 2011 were maltese uxxxxx. better now .

i had a look in the old mma site  or better te reformed  tm site but no indications on course dates.

[baghira]

Any of you intended to apply for such a course let me know.
I am organising one.

[clutch_kick]

i'd be interested Baghira.

[baghira]

Those interested should write so that we meet up and apply together, and we might be in the same course.
Classes of 30 persons, and you need to apply now to get it for this summer.
All we need is a photocopy of ID
Application which will be filled on site or downloaded
Full payment of 130 euro (this is refundable if something crops up)
And we go monday to friday from 9am to 12pm or 2pm to 4pm.

[baghira]

The course would take 8 days evenings.

[robby017]

for further info visit mcast website as they provide the course.

[suffrun]

I would be interested to attend, but does anyone know if a similar course is available after 5pm?