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Fishing skipper's license class C

Information related to applying for a Class C Fishing Skipper Certificate

Certificate Information

  • A diploma for recreational skipper (D5L/D5LA), D6 or higher is approved in an application for a fishing skipper class C certificate. This cannot be older than 5 years at the date of application. 

  • Health requirements for a class C fishing skipper's licence can be documented in several ways.

    We recommend that this health certificate form is used for those who are going to apply for a class C fishing skipper's license.

    Or you can document the health requirement by:

    • A valid medical certificate from an approved seafarer's doctor, or
    • A statement from a doctor confirming that the health requirements in Sections 30 and 29 third paragraph of the Qualifications Regulations are met, or
    • Form for a category B driving licence, which must also be provided that you have sufficient colour vision and hearing in accordance with Sections 30 and 29 third paragraph of the Qualifications Regulations.

     

  • There is a requirement for 12 months of seagoing service on deck on board fishing vessels with a maximum length of 10.67 metres or greater in order to be issued Fishing Skipper Class C.

    It is not possible to replace parts or the entire seagoing service requirement with a practical test for D6.

  • To renew Fishing Skipper Class C, there is a requirement for 12 months of seagoing service in the last 5 years, with a valid certificate as skipper/mate on board fishing vessels with a maximum length between 8 – 15 meters.

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