The Boatmaster Grade 2 course is designed for mariners who operate open vessels up to 24 meters in length, in protected waters up to 3 miles from a safe refuge.
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.
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 2 from ADOMS.
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. |
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
850$ 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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