Small craft training (less than 15 m. and 750 kW)
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Skipper's certificate for small vessels
A person who has completed training for small vessels less than or equal to 15 meters in length and completed 12-month training period, the basic safety training at Maritime Survival and Safety Training College, or other recognised training provider, and an approved first aid course has acquired the right to be issued an skipper´s certificate for vessels less than or equal to 15 meters. (Small vessel skippers certificate: SS15)
Training in small vessels of 15 metres and less are available in the following educational institutions.
Small-vessel engine attendant certificate
A person who has completed training as a small-vessel engine attendant or a journeyman's examination as a mechanic, both the basic safety training at Maritime Survival and Safety Training College, or other recognised training provider, and an approved first aid course, has acquired the right to be issued a small-vessel engine attendant certificate for vessels less than or equal to 15 meters in registered length or less than 750 kW on coastal voyages. (Certificate: SSV)
Small marine engineer's training for vessels of 15 metres and less in length and with a power of 750 kW or less is offered in the following educational institutions:
Upgrading small-vessel certificate from 12 m to 15 m in registered length
The definition of small vessel was amended by Regulation No. 944/2023 which means that they are considered less than or equal to 15 meters in length instead of 12 meters before. Those who have finished their small-vessel training for vessels of 12 meters and less can upgrade their certificate by completing an additional course. This can be done at the following training institutions:
Service provider
The Icelandic Transport Authority