SA-SKIP-DAY-L1.3

Who needs a ticket: pleasure, commercial and the 15 hp line

SA-SKIP-DAY-M1 · The framework · SA-SKIP-DAY-M1-A The Act, the regulations and the policy notice, how vessels are categorised and who needs a certificate.

Whether you need a certificate depends on **what the boat is used for** and on two thresholds: 15 hp and 9 m. The age rules then follow from the use.

Independent study. xplor is not a SAMSA-accredited training provider and awards no certificate or Certificate of Competency. The national small vessel certificate is obtained only through examination by a SAMSA-appointed examiner or training and examination at a SAMSA-accredited institution, with sea time logged on real vessels. AI-drafted content pending subject-matter-expert review.