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You must be licenced as a boatman before you can get a pleasure boat licence.
Each licence is valid from 1 April (unless Good Friday is earlier) to 31 October.
Before you apply
You should:
- complete the Boatman's Medical Certificate form (if required)
- contact the council's boat inspector, who will inspect your vessel
- ask the boat inspector to complete this boat assessor's form
Boat inspectors
| Name | Company | Contact details | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr William Caselton | Top Deck Marine Consultants Ltd | 01202 579428 / 07815508526 |
www.tdmarine.consulting |
| Mr Mark Lockie and Mr Damian Lockie | Dorset Marine Surveys | 07971441214 |
www.marine-surveys.co.uk |
| Mr Matt Folkes | Meranti Marine Ltd | 07765142691 |
N/A |
| Dr J Michael K Horwood | Alpha Marine Systems Ltd | 01392 875558 / 07906 898533 |
www.alphamarine.co.uk |
Apply for a licence
Complete the application forms and return them to us: