Taken off the Port Authority of Belize website...
Requirements For Boat Master's License - Registration Requirements: It is mandatory by law that Boat Owners register and license their vessel with the Authority in order to operate within our territorial waters.
Boat Master’s License Requirements: In order for a Belizean to obtain a Boat Master’s License (Certificate of Competence) he/she must be able to show proof of their Citizenship by being in possession of either of the following:
•Valid Social Security Card
•Valid Voters ID or Passport
Once the applicant has met the requirements mentioned above in subsection 2.3.1 the applicant will then be required to first sit a written examination that is conducted every Mondays and Tuesdays respectively between the hours of 10:00-11:00 pm at the Office. This exam is based primarily on the contents of this booklet. These booklets are available for sale at the Belize Port Authority’s Office for an administrative fee.
After successful completion of the written exam the applicant will then be required to take a practical examination using his own personal vessel.
•After successful completion of the written and practical exam, the applicant will be asked to provide the Authority with two passport sized photographs and a fee of $25.00 per year.
•The first license issued to an individual after having met the requirements is an “A” Class and age restriction is twenty one (21) years for A2 class license for commercial vessels. To upgrade license individuals need to wait at least six (6) months after obtaining the first issue of their Boat Master’s License.
An application for upgrading of license must be submitted to the Harbour Master, if approved the person will be required to do a practical test for the upgrade.
Note: All Boat Master’s License expires on the Captain’s Birthday. Upon obtaining a license Master’s have the option to pay for a maximum of three years.
For a Foreigner to obtain a Boat Master’s License he/she must posses either of the following:
•Valid Work Permit
•Residency Card
•Valid Passport or
•Retirement Pension Card (provided by the Tourism Board)
Once the applicant has met the requirements mentioned above in subsection 2.3.1 the applicant will then be required to first sit a written examination that is conducted every Mondays and Tuesdays respectively between the hours of 10:00-11:00 pm at the Office. This exam is based primarily on the contents of this booklet. These booklets are available for sale at the Belize Port Authority’s Office for an administrative fee.
After successful completion of the written exam the applicant will then be required to take a practical examination using his own personal vessel.
•After successful completion of the written and practical exam, the applicant will be asked to provide the Authority with two passport sized photographs and a fee of $25.00 per year.
•The first license issued to an individual after having met the requirements is an “A” Class and age restriction is twenty one (21) years for A2 class license for commercial vessels. To upgrade license individuals need to wait at least six (6) months after obtaining the first issue of their Boat Master’s License.
An application for upgrading of license must be submitted to the Harbour Master, if approved the person will be required to do a practical test for the upgrade.
Note: All Boat Master’s License expires on the Captain’s Birthday. Upon obtaining a license Master’s have the option to pay for a maximum of three years.
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