Pleasure Yacht Driving Course

The only MSA approved training centre in Guangzhou for Coastal Waters First Class Driving License

With a vision of creating a premier leisure destination and regional boating hub of Southern China, Nansha Marina has always aspired to actively promote sailing culture and marine lifestyle to the public at large.

Managed by Nansha Marina, Nansha Sailing Academy (or Nansha Nautical Training Center) is currently the only training centre in Guangzhou officially approved by the Chinese Maritime Safety Authority (MSA) to conduct pleasure Yacht Driving License course (Coastal Waterways, 1st class).

After completion of a 11- day theoretical and practical courses and passing the final exams, the trainee will receive China MSA’s nationwide recognized powerboat driving license.

Pre-requisite: min 18 years old, up to physical examination requirements
Training arrangements: theoretical and practical training, 2-day exam, total 13 days.
Examination: examination content is divided into two parts: theory and practice, conducted by Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration official.

Training fees

Type of License Member’s Rate (RMB) Guest’s Rate (RMB)
Coastal first class 16800 18800



 

Training start plan for the first half of 2024

Month Training period Position License Type Max Trainees Batch Number Deadline for registration Theory Exam Assessment Exam Points
Exam Time Exam room Exam Time Exam room
January Jan 14-25
(Jan 21--day off)
Yacht Operator Coastal 1st Class 20 2401 Jan 12
12:00
Jan 26 Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
Huangpu Test Center
Jan 30 Nansha Marina Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
February Feb 17-28
(Feb 24--day off)
Yacht Operator Coastal 1st Class 20 2402 Feb 15
12:00
Feb 29 Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
Huangpu Test Center
March 1 Nansha Marina Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
March March 8-19
(March 15--day off)
Yacht Operator Coastal 1st Class 20 2403 March 6
12:00
March 20 Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
Huangpu Test Center
March 22 Nansha Marina Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
April April 14-25
(April 21--day off)
Yacht Operator Coastal 1st Class 20 2404 April 12
12:00
April 26 Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
Huangpu Test Center
April 30 Nansha Marina Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
May
May 10-12,17-19
24-28
Yacht Operator Coastal 1st Class 20 2405 May 8
12:00
May 29 Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
Huangpu Test Center
May 30 Nansha Marina Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
May
May 17-28
(May 24--day off)
May 15
12:00
June June 13-24
(June 19--day off)
Yacht Operator Coastal 1st Class 20 2406 June 11
12:00
June 25 Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
Huangpu Test Center
June 26 Nansha Marina Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration


Registration:
Phone registration:Call the registration hotline 020-39078888
On-site registration:Come to Nansha Marina to complete the registration procedure.
Address:No. 5 South Gangqian Road, Nansha District, Guangzhou