Stuurbrevet

With Stuurbrevet is in Belgium the official Belgian driving license for skippers of pleasure boats called.

Qualification

Pleasure boats up to 15 meters in length or up to a maximum speed of 20 km / h can be driven in Belgium without a license. The Stuurbrevet entitles the owner to operate sports boats beyond this limit.

Versions

The Stuurbrevet is issued in two versions:

1. Noted Stuurbrevet , valid on all Belgian inland waters with the exception of the lower Zeeschelde . The Bepepper Stuurbrevet is roughly comparable to the German sport boat license inland .
2. Algemeen Stuurbrevet , valid on all Belgian inland waters without restrictions. In terms of scope, the Algemeen Stuurbrevet can be compared to the German sports boat license for the lake .

Acquisition

In order to get the study certificate , the applicant must be at least 18 years old. The applicant must undergo a medical examination, eyesight and hearing must be sufficient.

The applicant must take a theory test; The test examines theoretical knowledge of traffic rules on the water, maneuvering, safety, navigation, etc. Preparation for the exam at a school is not compulsory.

There is no practical test, the applicant must gain 12 hours of practical experience with a Stuurbrevet holder. After submitting the documentation, the applicant receives his / her study certificate .

See also

• International certificates of proficiency for recreational boat drivers

Individual evidence

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