+20 years
2 weeks
Face to face
STCW A-II/4

Nav. Watch Rating

You can be part of the navigation guard, lookout or wheelhouse of civilian ships.
This certificate will allow you to steer, for commercial purposes, boats up to 10 m in length and transport a maximum of 12 passengers in inland waters.

Nav. Watch Rating

Navigation guard, lookout or wheelhouse of civilian ships.
Government of recreational boats up to 10 m long with up to 12 passengers, in inland waters.


Certificate approved in Spain by the General Directorate of the Merchant Marine complying with the Training Code of the STCW-78/10 Convention.

Theory: 45 hours

In air-conditioned classrooms a few minutes from the center of Barcelona.

Internships: 25 hours

In the classroom and on the open sea. Mandatory attendance at 100% during the practical hours.

Validity: Does not expire

The Deck Seaman certificate does not have to be revalidated.

Deckhand You can be part of the navigational watch, lookout or wheelhouse of civilian ships.
Nav. Watch Rating

How to obtain the title of Deck Officer?

Once the course is completed, to issue the Deckhand title, in addition to proving a period of boarding, the certificate of proficiency is required: Basic Safety Training.

Nav. Watch Rating

Face-to-face classes in Barcelona's Olympic Village

In the theoretical classes you will learn about legislation, regulations, navigation theory and nautical publications, voyage planning, ship stability and seaworthiness, emergencies, passenger protection and safety, maintenance and repair of faults and much more.

In the theoretical classes of the Deck Mariner course you will learn about legislation, regulations, navigation theory and nautical publications and much more.
Deckhand practical training on board
Nav. Watch Rating

Course content

  • Knowledge of nomenclature and definitions on board the ship's bridge and deck.
  • Boat management, watch service and safe guard.
  • Emergencies and use of safety equipment.
  • Maritime technical English.
Nav. Watch Rating

Practices at sea in the Olympic Port

You will carry out steering exercises on a real boat, maintaining course in different wind, current and visibility conditions. Steering manoeuvres in accordance with RIPA. Positioning by position lines. Emergency drills. Basic equipment check before going to sea and damage repair tests.

The practical part of the course may be postponed due to adverse weather conditions.

Deckhand practical training on board
Nav. Watch Rating

Do you need accommodation?

We offer you different accommodation options near the school with special prices for you.

UNITE HOSTEL

Website: unithostel.com
Discount: 10%
Promo code: UNITEALUMNOSPORT

Discount valid on the price at the time of hiring, it would not be applied at the Hostel's discretion (High season, fairs, congresses...).

ONYX RESIDENCE

Website: resideciaonix.com
Discount: 10%
Call and identify yourself as an EscolaPort student.

BISC

Website: bisc.cat
Offers
Call and identify yourself as an EscolaPort student.

TravelLodge

Website: travelodge.es
Discount: 10%
Request your discount code at EscolaPort.

Issue of the certificate

To request the issuance of the certificate of Nav. Watch Rating you will have to submit the following documentation to the Maritime Administration of your autonomous community:

Appointment request Maritime Captaincy

Request an appointment.

Identity document

Original and photocopy of DNI, NIE or passport, in force.

Diploma of the course

Original and photocopy of the diploma of "Nav. Watch Rating".

rates

Proof of payment of fees for Professional and Recreational Maritime Titles.
(Model 790, code 028).

Boarding period

Boarding period
Prove a boarding period of 2 months on 10 GT boats.

Course calendar Nav. Watch Rating in Barcelona

We are scheduling the next course. For more information call us at 932 210 380

regulations

Regulation II/4 of the STCW Convention and Section A-II/4 of the Training Code.

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