Boatmaster Grade 1

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Boatmaster Grade 1 course is designed for those wishing to apply for and take the Antigua & Barbuda Department of Marine Services (ADOMS) exams to obtain a Caribbean Boat Master’s license (CBML). After successfully completing the course, and passing the Assessment by a separate instructor, the student will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible to receive a License of Boatmaster Grade 1 from ADOMS.

The Boatmaster Grade 1 course is designed for mariners who operate open vessels up to 24 meters in length, in coastal waters up to 20 miles offshore or beyond.

The participants will develop skills in seamanship, boat handling and stability, engine repairs and boat maintenance, basic navigation both digital and chartwork, weather and meteorology, emergency procedures and passenger safety, Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea, prevention of pollution and local regulations.

Duration of this course is 5 days and includes 3 days of classroom theory and 2 days of practical boat handling. There are 2 separate exams after each module – written theory exam and a practical assessment.

Prerequisites for this course:

- 21 years of age
- VHF/SRC Radio license (this can be obtained separately through us taking a RYA Marine Radio SRC course)
- 12 months of service on a vessel
- 3 months service on a similar vessel to the one for which they intend to serve in
- STCW Basic Safety Training certification

Upon successful examination the student will receive a certificate of completion from Second Star Sailing and will be eligible to receive a License of Boat Master Grade 1 from ADOMS.

To receive the License of Boat Master Grade 1 from ADOMS you need the following:

- Complete the Boatmaster course and pass the required examination (we will provide the documentation of completion)

- Accumulate the necessary sea time (be ready to provide a logbook, or other document)

- STCW course completion documentation

- Undergo a medical examination at one of the ADOMS approved doctors (you need to receive a written medical conclusion document)

- Submit the application with all required documents and fee (Download the forms here: Application for Seafarers, Boatmaster Checklist Supporting Documents, Application for Boastmaster )

- Await review and approval from ADOMS.

- Receive the Boatmaster Grade 1 certification at ADOMS.

Comparison of Boatmaster Certification

	Boatmaster Grade 3	Boatmaster Grade 2	Boatmaster Grade 1
AGE	18	20	21
OPERATING AREA	Every SCV that is operating in Protected waters not more than 3 miles from a safe refuge and which is an open boat carrying 12 or less passengers should have a person in charge who holds a Boatmaster Grade 3 License.	Every other SCV that is operating in Protected Waters not more than 3 miles from a safe refuge should have a person in charge who holds a Boatmaster Grade 2 License (minimum).	Every SCV that is operating with passengers and in Coastal Waters up to 20 miles offshore or operating beyond those limits should have a person in charge who holds a Boatmaster Grade 1 License.
SERVICE	3 months service in a similar boat to the one for which they require a license	6 months service in SVC and at least 3 in a similar boat to the one for which they intend to serve in	12 months service in SVC and at least 3 in a similar boat to the one for which they intend to serve in
EQUIVALENCE	Other equivalencies may be granted on specific request regarding Boatmaster Grade 2/3 Licenses for example RYA Day Skipper with any issued by an STCW white list country.	Other equivalencies may be granted on specific request regarding Boatmaster Grade 2/3 Licenses for example RYA Day Skipper with any issued by an STCW white list country.	RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or Ocean, commercially and STCW endorsed (or with separate STCW Basic Safety Training)
			RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate commercially endorsed plus STCW Basic Safety Training
			RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate commercially endorsed plus STCW Basic Safety Training
			Any CoC according to the STCW Convention, Annex, Reg. II/1, II/2 or II/3, issued by an STCW white list country.

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Included	ADOMS Certified Powerboat for 5-day course Classroom and teaching materials – charts, plotters, pencils, books Safety equipment – lifejackets, boat safety equipment Docking fees and Fuel expenses Coffee, tea, water during the breaks
Not included	Accommodation Meals Transport from and to the school
Duration	5 Days
Bring along	Writing materials, lunch, appropriate clothing for being on the water (comfortable clothes, closed toe boat shoes, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen)
Participants Price Location	Minimum of 2 Students – Maximum of 6 950$ USD per person (A payment plan is available: pay a 30% deposit before the course, and the remaining balance within the next three months.) Jolly Harbour, Antigua

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