Small Boat License Juku Learn about Japan’s boat operator permit
Do you want to drive a boat with a motor in Japan?
You will need a Small Vessel Operator's Permit!
Permits come in two sizes:
1st Class (1 Kyu) (Qualifies you to operate a vessel under 20 Gross
Tons.)
2nd Class (2 Kyu) (Qualifies you to operate a vessel under 20 gross
tons within 5 Nautical Miles from a shore or in a smooth water area.)
If you choose to take the national exams
(offered October 19, 2011), you will want to know the process. Sample
paperwork for making your application are provided at Paperwork.
Small Boat License Juku has divided the overall test into 8 sections
and written ‘Mini Essays’ for each section. There are also 3
catalogues of exercise questions you may find in the tests.
Finally, Juku has developed some learning materials to help you prepare
for an exam. If you want to use Juku materials to study for the
exam, you will find some links in the upper row of ‘The Universe’.
Examination fee and other expenses from JMRA
Physical examination 3,200 yen
Written examination First
Class -- 5,900 yen
Second Class -- 3,000 yen
Technical examination First Class or Second
Class -- 18,600 yen
Registration license tax First Class -- 2,000 yen
Second Class -- 1,800 yen
Next test in October 19, 2011