Powered Pleasure Craft
Driving License (PPCDL) Course
The Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) is required for driving of engine powered/jet-propelled pleasure craft (with SZ or SZH licence prefixes) within Singapore port limits.
Entry Requirements
Training Information
The Boat Shop Asia operates out of Republic of Singapore Yacht Club and conducts the Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License Course at the premises. This is a popular location for the course as the practical handling assessment is conducted at the same area as our practical lesson.
The course consist of 2 days theory lessons and ½ day of practical lesson. Learners are required to complete both theory and practical lesson to obtain the Certificate of Attendance.
Theory Lesson | Practical Lesson |
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Day: Saturday & Sunday | Day: Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday |
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm | Time: 8:30am to 3:00pm |
Venue: Republic of Singapore Yacht Club | Venue: Republic of Singapore Yacht Club |
Mode: Physical Class (In a Classroom) | Mode: Physical Class (On a Boat) |
Course Syllabus
Theory Lesson
• Basic Nautical Terms
• Anchoring
• Emergency Procedures
• Charts & Chartwork
• Tides & Tidal Streams
• Aids to Navigation
• COLREG(ROR)
• Pleasure Craft Regulations & Post Marine Circulars and Notices
• Pleasure Craft Equipment
• Prominent Marks - island around Singapore
Practical Lesson
• Safety & Equipment Checks
• Berthing, Docking & Man Overboard
• Practical (Oral) Questions
Course Assessment
Learners will need to pass both theory & practical assessment to be awarded with the PPCDL by Maritime and Port Authority Singapore. These examinations are to be booked through Singapore Polytechnic website.
Theory Test | |
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Venue | Singapore Polytechnic |
Duration | 60 Minutes |
Fees (exclusive GST) |
$20.00 (Singaporean/PR) $40.00 (Foreigner) |
Theory Test's Requirements |
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Practical Handling/Assessment |
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Venue | Republic of Singapore Yacht Club / Poly Marina |
Duration | 120 Minutes |
Fees (exclusive GST) |
$100.00 (Singaporean/PR) $150.00 (Foreigner) |
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Documents Required for Examinations |
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Course Fees
SGD 302.40
(inclusive of GST)
Republic of Singapore Yacht Club Members
SGD 324.00
(inclusive of GST)
Full-Time Student
SGD 367.20
(inclusive of GST)