The first exam in a new way: Ukrainian seafarers are already receiving documents
6.05.2023 - 11:00
The Shipping Administration conducted the first exam for the right to operate a pleasure boat. The international certificate of the shipowner will be received within 5 or 10 working days.
Six people successfully passed the testing according to the new procedure and with the help of a computer system. They will soon receive their certificates, Shipping Administration said.
“The test of knowledge of driving a recreational or small vessel of the appropriate type is considered successful if the candidate provided correct answers to at least 70% of the questions of the test task, taking into account the type of vessel and the sailing area,” the department said.
Read also: Testing details for the right to drive a plesure craft.
Certificates are issued by the Shipping Administration within five or 10 working days (depending on the payment of the relevant administrative fee) from the day of successful passing of the exam.
The amount of the fee for the provision of an administrative service for issuing a certificate:
– 10 working days after submitting the application – UAH 536.80.
– five working days after submitting the application – UAH 1,342.00.
As previously reported by USM, the Shipping Administration wants to allow the shipping to be stopped during the war.
