This prestigious qualification is a certificate of competency intended for more advanced knowledge emphasising the practical everyday situations that are very relevant to skippers or crew who wish to go beyond sheltered waters.

Prerequisites before award of qualification*:

1. Boatmaster Certificate

2. 200 hours sea time

3. VHF Operator's qualification

*Where the course prerequisites can not be met, a Coastal Navigation Certificate will be awarded following a pass in the course.

Courses Required:

Module 1 Coastal Navigation Module
Module 2 Coastal Weather Module
Module 3 Coastal Passage Making

E-mail Coastguard Northern Region for information education@coastguard.org.nz or book your course now.