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 2023

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 4-15
(Jan 13--day off)
Yacht Operator Coastal 1st Class 20 2301 Jan 1
12:00
Jan 16 Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
Huangpu Test Center
Jan 17 Nansha Marina Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
February Feb 11-22
(Feb 20--day off)
Yacht Operator Coastal 1st Class 20 2302 Feb 8
12:00
Feb 23 Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
Huangpu Test Center
Feb 24 Nansha Marina Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
March March 4-15
(March 13--day off)
Yacht Operator Coastal 1st Class 20 2303 March 1
12:00
March 16 Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
Huangpu Test Center
March 17 Nansha Marina Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
April
April 8-9,14-16
21-26
Yacht Operator Coastal 1st Class 20 2304 April 5
12:00
April 12 Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
Huangpu Test Center
April 28 Nansha Marina Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
April
April 15-26
(April 24--day off)
April 12
12:00
May May 6-17
(May 15--day off)
Yacht Operator Coastal 1st Class 20 2305 May 3
12:00
May 18 Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
Huangpu Test Center
May 19 Nansha Marina Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
June June 2-13
(June 9--day off)
Yacht Operator Coastal 1st Class 20 2306 May 30
12:00
June 14 Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration
Huangpu Test Center
June 15 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