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Transport Malta Nautical Licence Online

Learn safe boat handling and earn your official Malta Nautical Licence online.

The Transport Malta Nautical Licence Online course is designed for individuals who want to legally operate powerboats, jet skis, and recreational vessels over 30HP within Maltese territorial waters. The course combines online theory sessions with practical boat handling training and prepares students for the official Transport Malta oral examination. Topics include navigation, maritime regulations, safety procedures, boat handling, collision regulations, anchoring, and emergency response. The program is ideal for both beginners and recreational boaters looking to gain confidence and legal certification for boating in Malta.

Who Should Take This Course

  • Beginners wanting to operate boats legally in Malta
  • Jet ski and powerboat enthusiasts
  • Recreational boat owners
  • Residents planning to rent or own vessels over 30HP
  • Individuals seeking boating confidence and legal certification

Who Is It For

Any residents in Malta who wish to operate boats legally in Malta Jet ski and powerboat enthusiasts Recreational boat owners Residents planning to rent or own vessels over 30HP Individuals seeking boating confidence and legal certification

FAQ

1. Who is this course for? +

The Transport Malta Nautical licence is needed by all residents in Malta wishing to drive any type of vessel with an engine of 30HP and up.

2. What can I operate with this licence? +

You can legally operate:

Powerboats
Jet skis
Recreational vessels under 24m
Boats with engines over 30HP within Maltese waters

3. Do I need previous boating experience? +

No. The course is suitable for complete beginners.

4. What will I learn? +

You will learn:

Basic seamanship
Safe boat handling
Navigation basics
Maritime regulations
Anchoring and mooring
Collision regulations
Emergency procedures
Man overboard recovery

5. Are there any extra fees to be paid? +

The course fee is €260, exam fee is €40 both due to us.

One of the forms needs to be signed and stamped by a doctor in Malta.
Upon successful completion of the course, students need to register for their licence card, the fee is €23.29 payable directly to Transport Malta.

6. Can I cross to Sicily with my boat with this licence? +

No, the Transport Malta Nautical licence covers you to drive a boat up to 12nm in local waters only, covering Malta, Gozo and Comino.

7. Is the course fully online? +

No, the theory lessons are covered online via Zoom, then we meet for a 2 hour practical in person held on our boat. Around 1/2 weeks later, all students have a 15 minute exam held in person at Transport Malta offices in Lija.

Available dates
15 Jun – 20 Jun 2026
12 Seats Remaining | €300
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Additional Information
Experience
beginner
Minimum Age
18
Course Type
Standard Course

No previous boating experience is required.

The course includes:

  • Online theory sessions
  • Practical boat handling exercises
  • Oral examination preparation

Training is delivered through:

  • Online Zoom classes
  • In-person practical boating sessions

Oral examination in person with Transport Malta is held around 1/2 weeks following the course.

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