Course Description

A CAT R certificate of Competence (COC) entitles the holder to skipper a power vessel of more than 15Hp in inland waters. Inland waters means all waters accessible to the public and includes the waters contained within ports, fishing harbours, lagoons, rivers, dams, wetlands and lakes.

CAT E is more advanced CoC than CAT R for those who also wish to go up to 1nm from shore within 15nm of a safe port 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 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 costs R2200 (online course + theory and practical examination). After completing the online course candidates will need to book their SAMSA examination with Mills Boat Academy. 

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

If students have the hours logged but feel they need 1 day exam preparation training the costs is R1400.

Certification

Successful Candidates will receive a Certificate of Completion CAT R or CAT E. 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 R 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 an SRC Radio Operator Certificate
• Candidates must have the following hours logged:
  • 25 hours at a recognised/accredited academy or;
  • 50 hours of in land-waters logged in a logbook and signed off by a qualified skipper
  • For CAT E: personal hours logged must be ‘SEA HOURS’. Inland water hours will not count towards CAT E. 
• 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