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Prerequisites : Boat Handling Qualification

6,000 Baht for BSAC Members

8,000 Baht for non-members
Includes certification & student materials

BSAC Skill Development Course

Course Contents

The aim of the Diver Cox'n assessment is to assess a candidate's practical boat handling skills, and the underpinning knowledge related to the general handling of small boats and to diving specific boat handling activities.

You'll demonstrate your skills by completing a driving course, undertake three point turns, pick up buoys and show the correct man overboard procedures. You'll also hold position off a fixed reference with a current present.

For UK nationals once they have gained this qualification can then apply for a "MCA (Maritime Coastguard Agency) International power boat license"

DJL Boat Handling & Seamanship Package: BSAC Boat Handling + 5 hours boat handling experience + chartwork + cox'n assessment 25,000 baht. Takes 6 days.