SAMSA SOUTH AFRICAN TRAINING AND LICENSES
SKIPPERS TRAINING COURSES
SAMSA Skippers License – South African waters – Sea – Dam – River
We provide Skippers Training Courses such as the SAMSA Skippers license is required for powered vessels under 9 meters with an engine over 15hp. We provide training as qualified skippers to the requirements set out by SAMSA. The Exam includes a written paper Oral questions and practical test. As well as being SAMSA skippers your tutor will also be trained as a powerboat instructor in the RYA scheme. We use independent examiners which are arranged for you.
If you have a PWC (Jet Ski) the rules are basically the same as for normal skipper’s license. We would recommend doing the normal SAMSA skippers license and the RYA PWC (Jet Ski) course.
Visiting skippers can use their international license like the RYA qualifications. However if you are resident you would need to convert to SAMSA or SAS at some point.
SHELTERED WATERS – R
This is the entry level skipper’s certification for all Inland Waters and Lagoons, Rivers and Estuaries.
This exam process has no practical boat training or navigational training as part of the process. To book the extra training refer to the section on boat handling and navigational training at the start of the SAMSA courses above.
The exam process consists of a training session using the NSRI/SAMSA manual followed by a written exam. This is normally a few days later to allow you time to brush up on the content of the manual. A short practical boat test with some oral questions follows a day or so later.
We will be pleased advise you on the course/s you need. Fill out the form on the right or give us a call.
DAY SKIPPER – E
This is the entry level skipper’s certification for all offshore certificates of Competence and allows the holder to operate One Nautical Mile offshore and 15 miles along the coast.
This exam process has no practical boat training or navigational training as part of the process. To book the extra training refer to the section on boat handling and navigational training at the start of the SAMSA courses above.
The exam process consists of a training session using the NSRI/SAMSA manual followed by a written exam. This is normally a few days later to allow you time to brush up on the content of the manual. A short practical boat test with some oral questions follows a day or so later.
On passing your exam an interim certificate is issued. A full certificate is issued from SAMSA a few months later.
We will be pleased advise you on the course/s you need. Fill out the enquiry form on the right or give us a call.
15 MILE OFF SHORE – DAY SKIPPER – C
This license is for skippers who wish to operate up to 15 miles offshore during daylight hours from a safe launch site. This exam process has no practical boat training or navigational training as part of the process. To book the extra training refer to the section on boat handling and navigational training at the start of the SAMSA courses above.
The exam process consists of a training session using the NSRI/SAMSA manual followed by a written exam. This is normally a few days later to allow you time to brush up on the content of the manual. A short practical boat test with some oral questions follows a day or so later.
On passing your exam an interim certificate is issued. A full certificate is issued from SAMSA a few months later.
We will be pleased advise you on the course/s you need. Fill out the enquiry form on the right or give us a call.
SAMSA VHF/SRC COURSE
The SAMSA Short Range Certificate is the qualification required if you operate a marine VHF radio fitted to your vessel or handheld. This includes both fixed and hand held equipment using International channels. All new VHF sets are either fitted, or can be interfaced, with DSC calling.
A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. Unnecessary transmissions could block out a Mayday distress call. This course will teach you the basics of operating and understanding a VHF radio on board a yacht. If you own a marine radio hand held or fixed set, you are required by law to hold an operator’s license – learn the procedures for operation and gain the qualification on this one day course.
The Sail and Power SAMSA VHF Radio Course does not include exam fees.
The course is one day plus the exam at SAMSA office Cape Town as per there calendar
Exam fees are not included in the course price.
SAMSA exam fee is Rxxxx
Course Content overview:
- The basics of radio operation
- The correct frequencies (channels) to be used
- Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
- Making ship to shore telephone calls
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using simulators
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
- Search and Rescue (SART)
We will be pleased advise you on the course/s you need. Fill out the enquiry form on the right or give us a call.
SAMSA Skippers Training and exams.
Our modules are developed to help make you safe on the water. We also make sure you have the knowledge to pass the exams.
The pre course requirements are as follows;
- Logged sea time, note you do not have to be skipper all the time. But need to be involved in the boating (a cruise liner or seal island trip would not count!)
- No real time. We can provide what you need see package 3
- I have 50 hours signed off by a qualified skipper. See package 2
- I have 100 hours or more. See package 1 if you have lots of experience.
- Medical on form supplied from your Doctor
- 4 ID photos and certified copy of your ID or Passport
We have 3 packages to choose from.
If you would like extra training we will be pleased to set up a personal course for you.
Package 3 – Novice Boater Cat R / E or C (This course gives you 25 hours sea time)
Programme for novice boaters with little or no regular experience and less than 50 hours sea time.
Step 1 – 3 Days Practical boating. This has some theory but mostly practical.
Step 2 – 1 Day SRC Radio course
Step 3 – 1 Day Theory course
Step 4 – 1 Day SAMSA Skippers and SRC Radio exams
Extra for the Cat C license
As above, plus 2 day Navigation Course. Includes some Practical boating
Pricing
Cat R or E – R6900 Plus Radio course and exam R2900
Cat C – R8500 Plus Radio course and exam R2900
Package 2 – Boater Cat R / E or C
Programme for boaters with Some experience and over 50 hours sea time signed off by a licensed skipper or 100 hours plus own signature. Possibly no formal training.
Step 1 – 1 Day Practical boating. This has some theory but mostly practical.
Step 2 – 1 Day SRC Radio course
Step 3 – 1 Day Theory course
Step 4 – 1 Day SAMSA Skippers and SRC Radio exams
Extra for the Cat C license
As above, plus 1 day Navigation Course.
Pricing
Cat R or E – R4500 Plus Radio course and exam R2900
Cat C – R5900 Plus Radio course and exam R2900
Package 1 – Experienced Boater Cat R / E or C with good knowledge
Programme for boaters with regular experience and over 100 hours sea time.
Step 1 – 1 Day SRC Radio course
Step 2 – 1 Day Theory course – This is a revision course, Not suitable for a novice. Includes Navigation and Chartwork for Category C students.
Step 3 – 1 Day SAMSA Skippers and SRC Radio exams
Pricing
Cat R or E – R2900 Plus Radio course and exam R2900
Cat C – R3500 Plus Radio course and exam R2900
For dates and information and to make a booking please email pete@skippertrainingsa.co.za or phone 060 992 4425.
Courses are available
- Mid-Week
- Mid -Week evenings
- Weekends
We have courses available at the Oceana Powerboat Club in Granger Bay next to the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
