HOSA - Hellenic Offshore Sailing Academy
Small Power Boat & RIB Master
Small Powerboat & RIB Master Training - MCA Recognised
Limitations
- Covers vessels up to 15m
- Operation in coastal regions – in sight of land
- Driven by outboard or inboard motors
- In fair weather
- No horsepower limitations
Course Outline
This three day course covers two days of theory and one day of practical boat handling including:
- Safety at sea
- VHF Radio operations
- Small powerboats and rigid inflatable boats
- Launching and recovery
- Anchors and anchoring
- Nautical terminology
- Boat handling under power
- Man overboard procedures
- Ropes and rope-work
- Basic rules of the road (collision regulations)
- Glossary of terms
How do I get my Small Powerboat & Rib Master certificate commercially endorsed?
The HOSA by Atlas Marine Ltd. “Master of Yachts” and the HOSA by Atlas Marine Ltd. “Small Powerboat & RIB Master” certificates do not require a “commercial endorsement” because they are commercial certificates.
The MCA has recognised three levels of HOSA by Atlas Marine Ltd. Master of Yachts Certificates and the Small Powerboat and RIB Master Certificate as being “Commercial” in their own right. They are:
- Master of Yachts Coastal/Mate 200 gross tons and Master for vessels < 24 m
- Master of Yachts Limited <200 gross tons
- Master of Yachts Unlimited <200 gross tons
- Small Powerboat and RIB Master
Note: Τhe courses can be taught in Greek, English, Russian and Turkish languages.
