+ 16 years

Title PNB

PNB – What do I need to get it?

Q: What ships can I bring with PNB?

With the PNB you can navigate in pleasure boats, motor and sailing, up to 8 meters in length, as well as jet skis without power limit. You can navigate up to a distance of 5 miles (± 9 km) in any direction from a port or sheltered place (in which the boat can easily take refuge and allow its occupants to arrive on land).

Q: What is the content or syllabus of the PNB course?

The PER course syllabus includes 6 theoretical units. The first 6 units are common to PNB and PER. – Nautical nomenclature – Mooring and anchoring elements – Safety at sea – Legislation – Buoyancy – RIPA

Q: GNP or PER?

Regarding navigation, it depends on your objectives, your navigation plan, the size of the boat and the distance you want to achieve. In terms of difficulty of the syllabus, the PNB and the PER share the first 6 theoretical units, which include Beaconing and RIPA, two very important topics for the exam. In both cases, a minimum number of correct answers and errors is established, which determines whether or not you pass the exam. In any case, these 6 units will require you to understand and have a good memory, little more. The rest of the syllabus of the PER is not more complicated, however, for the topic of navigation charts everything you have learned is fundamental and you also need minimum skills in geometry and basic mathematical operations.

To get the PNB title, you only have to complete some internships and pass the official exam.

As a basic navigation skipper you will be able to steer motor or sailing boats up to 8 meters in length, depending on the practices you do, and navigate within a radius of 5 miles (± 9 Km) from a port or place coat

At Escola Port we will prepare you to pass the exam on the first try and you can do your internship any week of the year.

You don't need any previous qualifications, just pass the PNB exam and complete the internship.

Registration

Requirements

Requirements to obtain the PNB title

16 years old. Minimum age to get the PNB

To sign up for the PNB exam or do the internship you must be over 16 years old.
_{You will need one authorization signed by your parents or guardians.}

Pass the PNB theoretical exam

More than eight official exams are held in Catalonia each year.
_{At EscolaPort, we offer courses adapted to the dates of each call.}

Examination

Complete the PNB internships

Two compulsory practices are required:
– Navigation (8 hours)
– Radio (4 hours)
_{Practices can be done before or after the exam.}

Practices

Do you want to expand the attributions of PNB?

If you want to steer sailboats, in addition to the mandatory ones, you must do complementary sailing practices at 4 p.m.
_{If you do these prcatices after processing your title, you will have to request a new issue to include them.}

Sailing

PNB fees and procedures

Examination
Registration for the exam requires payment of a fee.
^{Consult the deadlines and notices a Escola Port or on the website of Generalitat de Catalunya.}

expedition
Once the exam and practices have been passed, the issuing fee must be paid to obtain the degree.

fees

Nautical medical certificate

When you go to process the degree, it is necessary to pass a psychophysical medical examination at a center authorized by the DGT.
_{The certificate is valid for 90 days, so it is advisable to take it after passing the exam and practicals.}

Medical certificate

Deadlines

The APTE in the exam and practices are valid for 24 months._{During this period, you will have to process the issuance of the title. If you do not, you will have to repeat the exam or practice, as appropriate.}

Validity period of the PNB

The PNB title is valid for 10 years.
_{To renew it, you just have to pay the corresponding fee and present an updated medical certificate.}

Attributions of the title PNB

8 meters

Steering motor pleasure boats up to 8 meters in length.

5 miles

Sail within a radius of 5 nautical miles (± 9 kilometers) of a port, marina or place of shelter.

Jet skis

Rule all kinds of jet skis with no power limit.

Sailboats*

Steering sailing boats.
^{*Additional practices.}

Modalities of PNB courses at EscolaPort.

Theory and practice packs.

Title PNB

PNB Courses – Basic surfing pattern/wave in Barcelona

Either face-to-face or streaming, you will find a course adapted to your preferences.

You can get the theory for free or choose from one of these 3 options:
– At your own pace,
– During the week or
– Intensive.

Online PNB course with streaming classes - EscolaPort - Barcelona

+ 16 years

Up to 24 months

Online

PNB course at your own pace

In this online theoretical course, you create your own schedule and prepare to pass the exam of PNB at your own pace.

With our online course platform, you can study anytime, anywhere. In addition, you can solve your doubts in the live tutorials.

You can start today and finish when you feel confident to pass the exam.

You can do the practices before or after the exam.

More details about the PNB course at your own pace

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_{You can hire a theory and practical pack, at the best price, or buy each part of the course separately.}

PNB face-to-face course during the week. Theory and practices of navigation in the Olympic Port of Barcelona. - Port School

+ 16 years

15 days

Online | face to face

PNB Course During the week

Theoretical preparation course for the exam PNB with four three-hour theoretical classes, face-to-face or streaming, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

You can take the course at 10:00 or 19:00, in addition, streaming tutorials to resolve doubts.

You can do the internship before, during or after.

More details about the PNB Midweek course

Buy PNB course

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_{You can hire a theory and practical pack, at the best price, or buy each part of the course separately.}

Intensive PNB Course - Theory and practices in one weekend - *EscolaPort - Barcelona

+ 16 years

2 days

Face to face

Intensive PNB Course

In this course you will do the theory and practice of stretching. In just one weekend, at Port Olímpic you will get the keys to pass the exam.

If you want to do the Sailing practice, you can add a couple of days to extend the attributions of the title.

In addition, streaming tutorials to resolve doubts.

More details about the PNB Intensive course

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PNB - Practices in the Port Olímpic of Barcelona - Navigation - Radio - Sailing - EscolaPort

Title PNB

PNB Practices at the Port Olímpic of Barcelona

You must complete the safety and navigation practices, and the training in radio communications to obtain the PNB with basic attributions.

You can complete the practices before or after the exam.

If you want to extend these powers to steer sailboats, you need to do complementary practices.

PNB course, safety and navigation practices at the Olympic Port of Barcelona.

8 hours

Port Olímpic

Mandatory

PNB – Safety and navigation practices

Through various exercises in port and open sea you will learn how to navigate safely, how to maneuver, anchor and the use of basic ropes and knots.

Duration: 8 hours
Two consecutive 4-hour sessions.
You can do them in one or two days, during the week or at the weekend.

Enablement: 8 m motor boats.
To carry sailboats you have to do complementary practices.

On which ships: They are carried out in rigid boats and/or sailboats.
Our boats are moored at the Port Olímpic in front of the school.

More details about the PNB navigation practice

PNB course, radio communications practices at the Olympic Port of Barcelona.

4 hours

Port Olímpic

Mandatory

PNB – Radiocommunications

You will learn how to operate the on-board radio, how to make distress, emergency and safety communications, and much more.

Duration: 4 hours
Two hours of theoretical class and two hours of practice with simulators.

Enablement: Operation of the on-board radio station.
According to the SMSSM guidelines for your navigation area.

Where are they made: EscolaPort simulator classroom at Port Olímpic.

More details about the Radio PNB practice

PNB course, sailing practices at the Olympic Port of Barcelona.

16 hours

Port Olímpic

Complementary

PNB – Sailing practices

Carrying out various exercises in port and open sea you will learn how to sail safely, how to maneuver, anchor and the use of basic ropes and knots.

Duration: 16 hours
During the week in four sessions or at the weekend in two sessions.

Enablement: Steering of sailing vessels, within the limits of the title.

On which ships: They are carried out on J/80 sailboats of 8 m and Cruise of more than 12 m.
Our boats are moored at the Port Olímpic in front of the school.

More details about the PNB sailing practice

Title PNB

What is the title?

Your nautical certificate will be a PDF document.

You can download it, from your personal space, in the application of the nautical department of the Generalitat de Catalunya.

There are neither physical titles (carnet, folio, etc.) nor provisional ones, only the definitive title.

To process it, you will simply have to pay the corresponding fee and upload your medical certificate to the application.

You can do the expedition once you have completed the internship and passed the exam.

Both the exam pass and the practicals will be registered in the computer system, you will not need any document or proof.

Your nautical certificate will be a PDF document - EscolaPort - Barcelona

Part of the theoretical content of EscolaPort's PNB courses.

Title PNB

Content of the PNB theoretical course

The syllabus is divided into six theoretical units, from this content the 27 questions of the exam will be asked.

UT 1. Nautical nomenclature

Identify and name the different parts and elements of the ship. Know and name navigation concepts, notions and expressions.

UT 2. Mooring and anchoring elements

Identify and name the different mooring and anchoring parts and elements. Know and name concepts, notions and expressions associated with the anchoring maneuver. Know the requirements, conditions and procedures to carry out an effective and safe mooring or anchoring maneuver.

UT 3. Safety at sea

Prepare your boat before each departure. Know what precautions you should take in the face of bad weather. Keep the boat stable against any change in weather. Know which safety elements are mandatory to bring on board in your navigation area. What to do in case of: fire, person in water (all maneuvers), attend to an injured person on board, tow to a boat, call Salvament and Radio-Medical Service.

UT 4. Legislation

Identify the different regulatory bodies. Know the regulation and basic regulations in the maritime sector. Know the limitations to navigation near the coast. Know the basic aspects of permitted and prohibited discharges at sea. Get to know the protected areas of the Mediterranean.

UT 5. Accreditation

Identify the regulations applicable to maritime signaling. Identify the regions of the world that have the same beaconing system. Know all the brands in the ports and navigable waters. Identify the different brands and what to do when you see them. Know the different rhythms and colors of the brands' lights.

UT 6. RIPA (International Regulation for Approach Prediction)

Know the traffic rules with normal and reduced visibility. Recognize when there is a risk of collision and what maneuvers to perform. Know how to get a boat. Know how to avoid tackling in different situations. Passing preferences according to the type of ship/vessel. Recognizing, by its lights, a ship and its situation. Identify the acoustic signals emitted by ships/vessels during manoeuvres/warnings/reduced visibility. Recognize danger signs.

Title PNB

PNB exam

Only the theoretical part is assessed.
They will not ask questions related to internships.
27 questions. 17 correct answers minimum.
Duration: 45 minutes.
You must bring a pencil, pen and ID.

Calendar of PNB courses in Barcelona

Dates	Mode
Create your own schedule. Access to the online course platform for 24 months. 24/7	Online

Navigation internship students of the PNB title at EscolaPort

Night navigation practices of the PNB course at EscolaPort

Student at the helm during navigation practices of the PNB course at EscolaPort

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Frequently asked questions about the PNB degree

What ships can I bring with PNB?

With the PNB you can sail in recreational boats, motor and sailing, up to 8 meters long, as well as jet skis with no power limit.

You will be able to sail up to a distance of 5 miles (± 9 Km) in any direction from a port or place of shelter (in which the ship can easily take refuge and allow its occupants to land).

What do I need to obtain the PNB degree?

If you are 16 years old or older, you only have to prepare with the theory course to pass the official exam, which includes 6 units ranging from nautical nomenclature to regulations, do some practice and, once you have completed everything this, provide a nautical medical certificate.

What is the content or syllabus of the PNB course?

The syllabus for the PER course includes 6 theoretical units. The first 6 units are common to GNP and PER.

– Nautical nomenclature
– Mooring and anchoring elements
- Safety at sea
- Legislation
- Accreditation
– RIPA

GNP or PER?

As for sailing, it depends on your goals, your sailing plan, the size of the boat and the distance you want to reach.

Regarding the difficulty of the syllabus, the PNB and the PER share the first 6 theoretical units, which include Valuation and RIPA, two very important topics for the exam. In both cases, a minimum number of correct answers and errors is established, which determines whether or not you pass the exam.
In any case, you are 6 units will require understanding and a good memory, little more.

The rest of the PER syllabus is not more complicated, however, for the subject of navigation charts everything you have learned is essential and you also need minimal skills in geometry and basic mathematical operations.

PNB – What do I need to get it?