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Certificates

Information about the various certificates and certificates of competence required to operate a recreational boat in Norway.

  • Boating licence

    All persons born on or after 1 January 1980 need a boating license in order to operate a recreational craft under Norwegian flag of more than 8 metres in length or with an engine with a greater effect than 25 HP

  • Deck officer class 5 pleasure craft

    Required in order to operate a recreational craft with a hull length of 15 metres and upwards, but less than 24 metres.

  • International Certificate of Competence (ICC)

    The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) gives you the right to operate a recreational craft in other countries which have adopted UNECE Resolution No. 40 concerning ICC.

  • High-speed license

    Anyone who is going to drive a recreational craft (including personal watercraft) that can reach a speed of 50 knots or more must have a high-speed license.

  • Commercial activity with a recreational craft

    Requirements for the operator and equipment when using a recreational craft for commercial activities.

  • NMA seafarer app

    For IOS og Android.