Couleur Croatie

Boat license

The variety of the Croatian coast, its many islands, its clear sea and beautiful scenery make it a favorite destination for boaters who see it as a boating paradise.

Croatian regulations navigation:
Anyone who drives a boat in the territorial waters of the Republic of Croatia must be in possession of a valid licence navigation which must include VHF radio license:

•   international license
•   licence of his country obtained according to law, or
•   Croatian license.

Failure to do so constitutes a breach of law punishable by a fine, causing the ban to continue the journey and loss of insurance rights in the event of an accident during the navigation.
Checks are carried out during the recording of the list of persons on board by harbor master  but also anywhere at sea.

Skip's license in Croatia:
The navigation license can be obtain in Croatia.
The competent to pass the tests and examinations is the Administration of Maritime and Port Authority authorities.

The possible allowed:

• Certificate as master on board, which allows to drive and operate a motorboat or sailboat up to 12m or 15 GT and use the VHF station on board.
  If renting the boat, a crew member must be qualified to use the radio station.
  

• Skipper certificate, which can be obtained by passing the exam by any person who owns the master certificate on board for a period of 3 years. This certificate authorizes skipper to drive and operate a boat up to 25 BT.

• Certificate qualified master of yacht which is calculated after taking courses and passing the exam. This degree allows driving and maneuvering yachts up to 100 BT. 

The review:

•   Registration will be available in captaincies ports
•   Content: a theoretical test in the form of questions for about 20 minutes
•   Languages: English, German, Croatian
•   Approximate cost: 150 to 200 €

The license obtained is valid for navigation in Croatian waters.