Course Description

A CAT C certificate of Competence (COC) entitles the holder to skipper an under 9m power vessel of more than 15Hp up to 15 nm from shore and not more then 25nm from a safe port. 

CAT B is a more advanced CoC than CAT C for those who also wish to go up to 1nm from shore within 40nm off-shore in the ocean. 

This course is an online course that prepares students for the powerboat theory exam. However students not needing practical training to log additional hours/prepare for the exam, will be given the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the vessel before the practical exam is conducted. (Additional course fees may apply for students requiring additional training).

Course Costs

The online course fro CAT C & B costs R3500 (online course + theory and practical examination). After completing the online course candidates will need to book their SAMSA theory and practical examinations with Mills Boat Academy. 

Student requiring practical training for CAT C can attend our course providing 25 hours of instructor led training. Sea hours will be signed off by a qualified instructor, allowing for Cat C certification. Additional training R3700 extra for 3 days of training (25 hours).  Minimum training hours logged are stipulated by SAMSA.

CAT B requires 50 hours of accredited school training as per SAMSA policy and therefore charged at an additional R5900 for 50 hours of training. 

If students have the hours logged but feel they need 1 day exam preparation training the costs is R1400pp.

Certification

Successful Candidates will receive a Certificate of Completion CAT C or CAT B. This will be used to apply for a skippers ticket at SAMSA. Mills Boat Academy can apply on the students behalf with SAMAS.

Prerequisites

In order to be eligible for a SAMSA CAT C ticket candidates will have to meet the below prerequisites.

If you need help in attaining any of the below requirements drop us a line. 

• Candidates must be over the age of 16
• Candidates must have a SRC Radio Operator certificate (this course may be done with Mills Boat Academy)
• Candidates must have the following hours logged:
  • 25 hours at a recognised/accredited academy or;
  • 50 practical hours signed off by an appropriately qualified skipper (category C or higher)
  • For CAT B: 100 practical hours (category C or higher vessels) signed off by an appropriately qualified skipper (category B)
• All candidates require a basic medical certificate.
• Copy of Skippers ID, COC and Affidavit confirming the skipper witnessed the hours in the logbook.
• 4 x ID photos (no glasses on)
• Certified copy of South African ID