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What do you need to know?
The yacht master's license allows the holder to pilot recreational motorised and sailing vessels of up to 20 metres with a motor of suitable power. It also authorises the user to pilot vessels in the space between the coast and up to 60 sea miles offshore.
People who have passed the theoretical part in Catalonia and have done internships in academies approved by the Generalitat de Catalunya can apply for the issuance and renewal of a degree online.
In all other cases, the procedure must be done in person.
Immediate issuance and renewal service: documentation can be submitted to certain offices (see Step 1 - In person) to issue and renew the degree and obtain it on the spot.
Any person who meets the requirements.
- The deadline to renew the license ends with the validity of the license (ten years).
- Persons over seventy years of age must renew the license every two years.
Documentation to attach to the application:
- If the license is being renewed because it has expired:
- License-sized colour photograph with ID (NIF) number written on the back. This must be submitted in an envelope.
- Photocopy of valid ID, residence permit or passport.
- Medical certificate demonstrating that the applicant meets the required conditions stipulated in the Resolution of 5 January 2009 of the General Merchant Marine Directorate. This certificate may be substituted with a certified copy of a nautical medical examination by the Marine Social Institute (Institut Social de la Marina - ISM) or a certificate issued by military doctors demonstrating that the person in question has the necessary aptitude to pilot a vessel.
- Certified photocopy of the yacht master's license of the same type as the one being requested.
- Proof of payment/bank transfer of the fee for the renewal of the license.
- If the license is being renewed due to loss or theft:
- License-sized colour photograph with ID (NIF) number written on the back. This must be submitted in an envelope.
- Photocopy of valid ID, residence permit or passport.
- Medical certificate demonstrating that the applicant meets the required conditions stipulated in the Resolution of 5 January 2009 of the General Merchant Marine Directorate. This certificate may be substituted with a certified copy of a nautical medical examination by the Marine Social Institute (Institut Social de la Marina - ISM) or a certificate issued by military doctors demonstrating that the person in question has the necessary aptitude to pilot a vessel.
- Proof of payment/bank transfer of the fee for the renewal of the license.
- €54,50
- If the applicant is over 70 years old, the fee is €10,70
A yacht master's license can be renewed either because it has expired or been lost or stolen.
Validation of licenses received before the order of 17 June 1997
Licenses issued before the order of 17 June 1997 was put into effect are no longer valid. This includes the following licenses:
- Sport boating licenses for motor 1st class and sport sailing licenses.
- Coastal recreational boat master's licenses.
- Recreational boating master's licenses in accordance with that established in the order of 31 January 1990.
Steps to follow
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Step one
Renew a license
By Internet
Renovar o convalidar un títol nàutic
Start . Go to Renovar o convalidar un títol nàuticOnce identified in the application:
- You can update some personal information.
- You can request the renewal of a title by clicking the renew button.
- Enter medical certificate data: date of issue, type and observations of the medical certificate (if any).
- Load the scanned medical certificate on both sides.
- Check the responsible declaration and personal data protection boxes.
- Enter your credit card information on the payment screen.
Once the payment is complete, you can download the provisional title, which is valid for three months.
To carry out the procedure, you can identify yourself with idCATMobile or AOC digital certificate, FNMT digital certificate, electronic DNI or Cl@ve 24 PIN.
Per videoatenció
Ask for videoattention
Schedule an appointment . Go to Ask for videoattention
Video assistance is a citizen service that allows you to receive information and support for completing procedures online. The procedure is not completed on behalf of the citizen, but he receives assistance during the submission process.
To receive video assistance, you need:
- A computer (recommended), a tablet, or a mobile phone with a camera, microphone, and speakers.
- Internet connection and a browser.
- A mobile phone to receiv SMS.
- Please have a photo ID card to verify your identity.
For more information on video surveillance, you can visit this link: https://web.gencat.cat/ca/contacte/videoatencio/index.html
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Step two
Pay the fee
In order to take the exam a license renewal fee must be paid via bank transfer to account number 2100-3000-11-2201717936 of the Caixa d'Estalvis i Pensions de Barcelona (La Caixa) in the name of the [...]
In order to take the exam a license renewal fee must be paid via bank transfer to account number 2100-3000-11-2201717936 of the Caixa d'Estalvis i Pensions de Barcelona (La Caixa) in the name of the Escola de Capacitació Nauticopesquera de Catalunya.
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Step three
Receive the answer
OnlineYou will receive the final title at the address you provided in the application.
Online
You will receive the final title at the address you provided in the application.You will be able to download the provisional title for three months from the date of renewal, by accessing the application.
You can check the validity of the titles by accessing the application
In person
You will be able to obtain the supporting document or send it depending on the place where the application was submitted (see Step 1).If you have completed the procedure online, you will receive the final title at the address you provided in the application.
The supporting document will be valid for 10 years. People who have reached the age of 70 must renew it every 5 years. These validity can be modified in accordance with the limitations established in the psychophysical fitness document.
