Nautical licence to become compulsory for engines from 30HP up

[busumark]

how can you apply before knowing the time and dates. if you apply and in those days or time you cant what happens

[robby017]

you're screwed......

[rodfar]

the time is: first week from 5pm till 8pm each day, then on the 2nd week 2 days from 4pm till 8pm. then you will have a practical exam in the morning and an oral exam after 5pm

[Shaftbomb]

NO nobody is screwed.  If you can't make it in the first group you can make in the second group.  And if you decide not to do the course, the money is refundable. 

[malvizzu]

I phoned yesterday and the times are as rodfar posted. The practical is in the second week at 8.30am. The 3 full day course is from 9.00am till 7.00pm and on the 4th day the exam. I first thought of taking 4 days leave to make course in short time but a friend of mine told me there's plenty to study: 26 nautical flags (name and meaning), various lights and knots besides other things. So the full days course might be too tight to remember everything.

[baghira]

right guys.
iebes jidher

[robby017]

all you need to study can be found online....... you can start studying them from now...... i'll try get you a list of things you need to learn so as to be prepared in advance.

[robby017]

http://grandlaker.com/images/flags/flags.gif

Learn flag colour, name of flag and what it means.....

ex, 1)white and blue, alpha, A , Diver down & Keep clear of me.
     2) all red , bravo, B, dangerous cargo
     3) horizontal blue white red white blu, Charlie, C , Yes...

and so on.

examiner will show you the flag, so the most important is the name and what it means.

ps, the examiner is NOT there to fail you so if you put in some effort, you'll pass.

[camkev]

I had bought the flags from Gauci Borda,even the lights are important guys and they are the most difficult i think.You need to study and dont worry because you will pass ...Good Luck to all 

[benri]

then there are the basic knots which are very useful. you may follow this link http://www.uspowerboating.com/knots.htm
You will only need the Basic knots if I remember correctly.

[redbus9]

You can get a pack of cards with all the lights displayed on the different boats from the marine supply shop in Gzira.Last shop on the right past Manuel Island heading towards Valleta.They also have cards with the Flags on.If this shop has run out of them try on of the other shops on the same side.

[robby017]

also...... the differant bouys are important....... although the cards mentioned above are quite convinient, you don't really need them.... im sure you'll find it all online..... i'll try list all the important items you need to pass..... 

[chrisxue]

does anybody know if taking a similar course abroad would count for malta?

[camkev]

If you do it at gozo yes.....

[chrisxue]

so that means a big NO