FTA Federal Transport Authority approved courses for UAE Boat Captain Certificates for pleasure and commercial vessels, boat and yachts - Abu Dhabi - Dubia - Ras al Khaimaha - Fujairah - Ajman - Sharjah - Umm al Quwain

FTA (Abu Dhabi, RAK, UAE) Small Boat License 12m

This is the 2 day course required to operate a small boat in the UAE, authorised by the UAE Government, Federal Transport Authority (FTA)

The first part consists of a one day THEORY followed by a PRACTICAL day afloat on a boat.

The theory provides you with the knowledge to safely operate at sea and includes both safety and international collision avoidance regulations. Local (UAE) rules and conditions are also covered.

The practical day allows you to practice the skills, manoeuvres, man-over-board and boat handling that is required to safely command a vessel in the UAE waters.

The Federal Transport Authority Government REQUIRE you to do this training.

Then you submit your documents online (FTA Government website) so that they can issue you a small boat driving license.

You need to submit the following documents:

Training Centre “Certificate of Completion”
Passport copy
Visa copy
Emirates ID card copy
Photo of you (passport style)

We have an online learning system, so that you can study most of the theory prior to the practical session.

This prepares you to pass the theory part of the test.

There is a theory test covering safety, navigation and international anti-collision regulations.

Who is the course for?

This is required for residents and locals that wish to own / operate a boat in UAE waters. Crew may also do the course.

Minimum Age requirement

17 years

Length of course

2 days

Overview of course topics

· launch and recovery

· boat handling

· close quarters handling

· collision regulations

· basic navigation

· safety precautions

· safety brief

· anchoring

· securing to a buoy

· man overboard

· docking

· safety equipment

What will I learn?

Safety and boat handling skills.

Where is the course location?

· Abu Dhabi

· Dubai

· Ras Al Khaimah

· Your own location

What are the prerequisites?

A certificate is issued to successful candidates. However an Emirates ID card is required to gain the government licence.

How much does it cost?

AED 2000 per person

What will I be able to do when I complete the course?

You will be given a “Certificate of Competition” which allows you to gain the UAE Government Licence.

You will be able to safely take a boat with passengers and crew to sea for short coastal trips, more importantly you will have the skills and knowledge to safely bring everyone back to port safely should the weather change or when fog reduces visibility.

What is the next course for me?

RYA Direct Assessment, Safety Boat, Intermediate Powerboating, RYA Powerboat Instructor, ICC & CEVNI Tests. Navigation courses.

12m and 24m Captain Training Courses at Coastal Safety

Coastal Safety provide many courses covering many uses and boat types including Federal Transport Authority approved courses for UAE vessels.

Coastal Safety have been providing boat captain training in the UAE since 2003.

Standard training courses are available as well as specialist training for safety and rescue.

In the UAE, you must have a UAE issued boat driving licence issued by the FTA – Federal Transport Authority for the appropriate size vessel and use (pleasure or commercial)

Coastal Safety offers all the boat and yacht training courses to satisfy the FTA regulations.

We offer the three main training courses:

UAE vessels up to 12m length – 2 day course

UAE vessels up to 24m length – 12 day course

UAE vessels up to 24m length – 8 day conversion course for existing 12m licence holders

Federal Transport Authority (FTA ) Training courses for boat captains are categorised in to four groups:

FTA issues 4 types of Boat Driving license

FTA Boat Driving license to operate pleasure boats of upto 12mtrs

FTA Boat Driving license to operate Pleasure boats of upto 24mtrs less than 80GT

FTA Boat Driving license to operate Commercial boats of up to 12m

FTA Boat Driving license to operate Commercial boats of up to 24m

There are two classes of vessel, and two classes of use.

	Pleasure	Commercial
Up to 12m
Up to 24m

Additional to the standard “Boat Captain Qualification”, the FTA also require that all “commercial vessel” captains hold the STCW Basic Safety Training Certificate for commercial licences issued by FTA.

Requirements for UAE FTA Boat Driving license

Copy of the passport, residence visa and Emirates ID
Copy of the medical fitness certificate
Copy of the Training certificate issued by one of the FTA Training institutes
To submit the application through FTA online system
Copy of the STCW BST Training course certificates (This is applicable for driving license to operate commercial boats only)

Training Courses

FTA 12m

Boat Captain Training

Two days (or 4 half days for private groups)

Part one – Theory

Buoyage
Chartwork
COLREGS
Fire Safety
First Aid
Heavy Weather
Navigation
Passage Planning
Pilotage

Safety Brief
Prevent Environmental Pollution
Radio
Responsibilities of the Captain and OOW
Safety
SAR
Trailering a boat
Voyage planning
Weather

Part Two – Practical

Anchoring
Engines
Propellers
Rope-work knots splices
Towing & being towed
Vessel Construction
Set and drift
Stability and seating
Man Overboard (MOB)

Berthing alongside
Leaving berth
Safety Equipment
Safety checks
Turning in small spaces
Mooring ropes
Travelling at speed
Holding fixed position Turning on warps
Closing down and securing

FTA 24m Boat Captain Training

Experienced Captains

holding FTA 12m licence

– Eight days

(or mix of full and half days for private groups)