An RYA, Transport Malta, World Sailing accredited sea school providing both shore-based, practical and online courses.


Malta Sailing Academy 

The Transport Malta Nautical Licence is required by Maltese citizens and foreign residents living on the island. It allows the holder to operate a vessel (powerboat, sailing vessel, or Jetski) with a combined horsepower of 30Hp or over and up to 24m in length in Maltese Territorial Waters only (12 Nautical Miles).
The course consists of both theory and practical components. We provide handouts for the course.Our theory tuition is online.  The Location and Time for the practical session will be advised during the Course. 

Examination

Following the successful completion of your course, the school will submit your application to Transport Malta for your oral exam (approx. 15 mins long). Transport Malta will provide us with an examination date which we will notify you by email.
 
Please bear in mind that when you are given an exam date and choose to postpone or reschedule, your exam fee is forfeited, and you will need to re-apply once again with Transport Malta.
 
Upon the successful completion of your exam from Transport Malta, you can present your stamped certificate the next day at Transport Malta offices Lija (https://news.transport.gov.mt/moorings-office-in-hal-lija/) along with two passport-sized photos and €23.29. You should receive your license at your preferred address. (within approx. two weeks.)     

 
ValidityValid for power/sail-driven vessels of up to 24m (70ft), sailing boats, and jet skis within 12Nm. Not valid for commercial use. Renewed at Transport Malta every 10 years. Pre – Scheduled Group Course FeesCourse Cost: €250Nautical License Exam Fee €40

Total per person:  €290 Course LocationOnline via Google Meet – A calendar event will be sent to you prior to the scheduled session. This will contain a link to the video session.Office: Malta Sailing Academy – Ta’ Qali – Our office is open from Monday to Friday (except on Public Holidays) from 09:45 – 13:30Detailed joining instructions showing you how to join the Google Meet session will be sent to you closer to the start of the course.
 

<p>The Transport Malta Nautical <wbr>Licence is required by Maltese citizens and foreign residents living on the island. It allows the holder to operate a vessel (powerboat, sailing vessel, or Jetski) with a combined horsepower of 30Hp or over and up to 24m in length in Maltese Territorial Waters only (12 Nautical Miles).</p>
<div><br>The course consists of both theory and practical components. We provide handouts for the course.<br>Our theory tuition is online.  The Location and Time for the practical session will be advised during the Course.<br> </div>
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<div><strong>Examination</strong></div>
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<div dir="auto">Following the successful completion of your course, the school will submit your application to Transport Malta for your oral exam (approx. 15 mins long). Transport Malta will provide us with an examination date which we will notify you by email.</div>
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<div>Please bear in mind that when you are given an exam date and choose to postpone or reschedule, your exam fee is forfeited, and you will need to re-apply once again with Transport Malta.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Upon the successful completion of your exam from Transport Malta, you can present your stamped certificate the next day at Transport Malta offices Lija (<a href="https://news.transport.gov.mt/moorings-office-in-hal-lija/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer noreferrer noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://news.transport.gov.mt/moorings-office-in-hal-lija/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1674728099553000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0esV1zdRrYdjBlc7jIEl2p">https://news.transport.gov.<wbr>mt/moorings-office-in-hal-<wbr>lija/</a>) along with two passport-sized photos and €23.29. You should receive your license at your preferred address. (within approx. two weeks.)     </div>
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<p><strong>Validity</strong><br>Valid for power/sail-driven vessels of up to 24m (70ft), sailing boats, and jet skis within 12Nm. Not valid for commercial use. Renewed at Transport Malta eve<wbr>ry 10 years.<br> <br><strong>Pre – Scheduled Group Course Fees</strong><br>Course Cost: €250<br>Nautical License Exam Fee €40</p>
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<div>Total per person:  €290<br> <br><strong>Course Location</strong><br><em>Online via Google Meet </em>– A calendar event will be sent to you prior to the scheduled session. This will contain a link to the video session.<br><em>Office:</em> Malta Sailing Academy – Ta’ Qali – Our office is open from Monday to Friday (except on Public Holidays) from 09:45 – 13:30<br>Detailed joining instructions showing you how to join the Google Meet session will be sent to you closer to the start of the course.</div>
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Transport Malta Nautical Licence

The International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC) is a certificate that is intended to provide evidence of competence when requested by officials in foreign countries. It is issued under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Inland Transport Committee Working Party on Inland Water Transport Resolution 40.
 
The certificate is issued with endorsements for different categories and is valid for five years from the date of issue. Once the certificates expire, you’ll just need to fill in a renewal form to revalidate your certificate.  This Certificate is valid for vessels up to 10m.
 
If you are a national of one of these countries and are resident in that country or another country on this list the RYA is not authorised to issue you with an ICC:
Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Ukraine
 
Don’t risk being caught without it – book now!

<p>The International Certificate <wbr>for Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC) is a certificate that is intended to provide evidence of competence when requested by officials in foreign countries. It is issued under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Inland Transport Committee Working Party on Inland Water Transport Resolution 40.</p>
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<p>The certificate is issued with endorsements for different categories and is valid for five years from the date of issue. Once the certificates expire, you’ll just need to fill in a renewal form to revalidate your certificate.  <strong><em>This Certificate is valid for vessels up to 10m.</em></strong></p>
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<div>If you are a national of one of these countries and are resident in that country or another country on this list <strong>the RYA is not authorised to issue you with an ICC</strong>:</div>
<p>Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Ukraine</p>
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<p>Don’t risk being caught without it – book now!</p>

International Certificate of Competence – ICC

We understand that sometimes you want to learn in the familiar environment of your own boat with people you know. Our instructors can teach you anything from a half day of docking practice to a full familiarisation and handling of your new boat, all while focusing on your own individual requirements.
Instruction can be arranged any time that is suitable for you.
Cost:
€40 per hour.
There will be an extra charge to cover the instructor’s travel from Malta to Gozo. If you have booked in any tuition please make sure that you carry the basic equipment which will be needed.
 Own Boat Tuition Check List:
Equipment list for Own Boat Tuition

Anchor
Bilge pump (manual as well as electric)
Radar reflector
Flares for the waters in which you will use your boat
Fire extinguishers and fire blanket
Lifejackets (with harness) plus safety strops
Liferaft (not a necessity for the Solent)
Horse shoe buoy(s) with light
Dan buoy
Man overboard recovery equipment
VHF Radio
Navigational equipment (Almanac, charts, plotter, dividers and GPS)
First Aid kit
Mooring warps and fenders
Spare fuel
Tool kit
Depth and speed
Engine spars – fuel/oil filters, drive belt, impeller spare oil

Own boat tuition Terms and conditions
The owner is considered to be the ‘skipper’ of the vessel at all times and is responsible for the vessel, the provisioning and fuel and for ensuring the vessel is fully insured, seaworthy, and with all boat papers in date and onboard to satisfy the local transport authority and maritime law of the country in which the training is taking place. If any accidents occur onboard during training the claim is to be made against the insurance of the boat. Malta Sailing Academy shall not be liable for any incidents or accidents onboard. The owner must notify their insurance company that there will be a qualified instructor on board delivering tuition but the owner remains the skipper at all times. It is also agreed that the owner’s insurance is fully comprehensive and covers all aspects of normal marine insurance for the area in which the skipper is expected to sail.

<p>We understand that sometimes you want to learn in the familiar environment of your own boat with people you know. Our instructors can teach you anything from a half day of docking practice to a full familiarisation and handling of your new boat, all while focusing on your own individual requirements.</p>
<p>Instruction can be arranged any time that is suitable for you.</p>
<h3>Cost:</h3>
<p>€40 per hour.</p>
<p>There will be an extra charge to cover the instructor’s travel from Malta to Gozo. If you have booked in any tuition please make sure that you carry the basic equipment which will be needed.</p>
<h3> <strong>Own Boat Tuition Check List:</strong></h3>
<h4>Equipment list for Own Boat Tuition</h4>
<ul>
<li>Anchor</li>
<li>Bilge pump (manual as well as electric)</li>
<li>Radar reflector</li>
<li>Flares for the waters in which you will use your boat</li>
<li>Fire extinguishers and fire blanket</li>
<li>Lifejackets (with harness) plus safety strops</li>
<li>Liferaft (not a necessity for the Solent)</li>
<li>Horse shoe buoy(s) with light</li>
<li>Dan buoy</li>
<li>Man overboard recovery equipment</li>
<li>VHF Radio</li>
<li>Navigational equipment (Almanac, charts, plotter, dividers and GPS)</li>
<li>First Aid kit</li>
<li>Mooring warps and fenders</li>
<li>Spare fuel</li>
<li>Tool kit</li>
<li>Depth and speed</li>
<li>Engine spars – fuel/oil filters, drive belt, impeller spare oil</li>
</ul>
<h3>Own boat tuition Terms and conditions</h3>
<p>The owner is considered to be the ‘skipper’ of the vessel at all times and is responsible for the vessel, the provisioning and fuel and for ensuring the vessel is fully insured, seaworthy, and with all boat papers in date and onboard to satisfy the local transport authority and maritime law of the country in which the training is taking place. If any accidents occur onboard during training the claim is to be made against the insurance of the boat. Malta Sailing Academy shall not be liable for any incidents or accidents onboard. The owner must notify their insurance company that there will be a qualified instructor on board delivering tuition but the owner remains the skipper at all times. It is also agreed that the owner’s insurance is fully comprehensive and covers all aspects of normal marine insurance for the area in which the skipper is expected to sail.</p>

TRANSPORT MALTA NAUTICAL LICENCE ONLINE COURSE

Cost:

Own Boat Tuition Check List:

Equipment list for Own Boat Tuition

Own boat tuition Terms and conditions