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BOATING COURSES

In partnership with The Boat Shop Asia, unlock the thrill of piloting your own vessel with ONE°15 Marina’s all-inclusive courses, designed to equip you with the confidence and skills to navigate the open seas with ease.

 

Explore new horizons and experience the freedom of the water. Your journey begins here.

Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License (PPCDL) Course

Practical Refresher Course

 

Basic Competency Course

 

PPCDL

Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License (PPCDL) Course

This license is required for driving a motor/ engine powered or jet-propelled pleasure craft (with SZ or SZH license prefixes) that are less than 24metres in length within Singapore port limits.

Participants are to attend a 2.5-day theory and practical course held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, and pass the theory and practical test conducted by SMA Singapore Polytechnic in order to obtain the license from Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

Entry Requirement
  • At least ages 16 and above
  • Physically fit
  • No colour blindness
  • No physical handicap
COURSE SYLLABUS

Theory

  • Basic Nautical Terms
  • Anchoring
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Charts and Chartwork
  • Tides and Tidal Streams
  • Navigation Aids
  • Collision Regulations
  • Pleasure Craft Regulations and Post Marine Circulars and Notices
  • Pleasure Craft Equipment
  • Prominent Marks

Practical

  • Safety and Equipment Checks
  • Berthing, Docking and Man Overboard
  • Practical Questions
COURSE INFORMATION

This course consists of a 2-day theory lesson and a 0.5-day practical lesson, both of which will be conducted at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. Trainees are required to attend both theory and practical lesson to obtain the Certificate of Attendance. This certificate is required prior to booking the theory and practical test with Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA). A minimum of 5 trainees are required for the course to commence. The course is also available in Malay and Chinese upon request.

  • Step 1: When registering for the course, choose your preferred theory lesson dates from the available course schedule.
  • Step 2: After completing the 2-day theory lesson, choose your preferred practical lesson date from the available course schedule.
  • Step 3: Receive the Certificate of Attendance once you have completed both theory and practical lessons.
  • Step 4: With the Certificate of Attendance, go to a certified medical practioner to complete the eyesight medical report.
  • Step 5: Once you have received the eyesight medical report, book your theory test here. The test will be conducted at Singapore Polytechnic and will take roughly 60-minutes.
  • Step 6: After passing your theory test, book your practical test here. The practical test will be conducted by Singapore Martime Academy at Singapore Polytechnic’s marina, and will take roughly 120-minutes.

Please note that you are required to bring the following documents for the tests:

  • Identification document (NRIC or Passport)
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Eyesight Medical Report (form)
  • Theory Test Result Slip*

*Applicable for Practical Test only.

LESSON SCHEDULE

Theory Lesson

MONTH DATES TIME
October

 12 and 13

26 and 27

 

9am – 5pm
Inclusive of 1-hour lunch break (self-expense)

 

November

 9 and 10

23 and 24

December

 14 and 15

28 and 29

It is recommended to bring a notebook, laptop or iPad and a pen for note-taking. 

Practical Lesson

DATE: Wednesday or Sunday
TIME: 9am – 3.30pm
The duration will depend on the total number of trainees, with the latest finish time being 3.30pm.  
DRESS CODE: Comfortable wear, slippers are not permitted

FEES

For Theory and Practical Course Fees

$306 (Member), $382 (Member’s guest and Non-Member)
Exclusively for Members: enjoy 15% off the Members’ price during your birthday month. Apply promo code at checkout. The promo code can be found on your birthday voucher, which will be sent to you via email on your birthday month.

Course fees stated are nett and payable to The Boat Shop Asia. Complimentary access to Sentosa Island is provided for participants driving in. 

 

Test Fees

Theory: $20 (Singaporean/ Permanent Resident), $40 (Foreigner)
Practical: $100 (Singaporean/ Permanent Resident), $150 (Foreigner)

Test fees stated are subject to prevailing goods and services tax. For more information about the test, click here.

 

Medical Fees

Varies. Please consult with your preferred general practitioner.

Terms and Conditions
  • Course fees are to be made directly to The Boat Shop Asia (TBSA).
  • Member’s birthday discount is non-transferrable.
  • A confirmation email will be sent by TBSA three days before course commencement once the course dates have been confirmed. Should your preferred course dates be cancelled, we seek your kind understanding to participate in the next available course dates.
  • There will be no refund for no-show, cancellation, change of course dates requested by the trainee, except for cancellation and changes made by TBSA.
  • The course will only commence with a minimum of 5 trainees and the maximum class size is 10.
  • ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove and TBSA will not be liable for any damage, injury, or loss of life during the conduct of course, or while the trainee is on the premises.

Practical Refresher Course

Gearing up for the Singapore Maritime Academy PPCDL practical test and still feeling a little jittery? This course offers a personalised 1-on-1 lesson, with certified instructors from The Boat Shop Asia (TBSA), to help you perfect your boat handling skills and ensure you are test ready.

Entry Requirement
  • Attended a PPCDL course
COURSE SYLLABUS
  • Safety and Equipment Checks
  • Berthing, Docking and Man Overboard
  • Practical Questions
COURSE SCHEDULE

DATE: Mondays – Sundays

TIME: Any 2 hours between 7am – 7pm
Subjected to instructor’s availability.

FEES

Practical Refresher Course Fees

$262 (Member), $328 (Member’s guest and Non-Member)

Course fees stated are nett and payable to The Boat Shop Asia. Complimentary access to Sentosa Island is provided for participants driving in.

Terms and Conditions
  • Course fees are to be made directly to The Boat Shop Asia (TBSA).
  • There will be no refund for no-show, cancellation, change of course dates requested by the trainee, except for cancellation and changes made by TBSA.
  • ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove and TBSA will not be liable for any damage, injury, or loss of life during the conduct of course, or while the trainee is on the premises.

Basic Competency Course

This course is a pre-requisite for bareboat chartering with TBSA. Enhance your boat handling competency and seamanship skills with this course that equips you with the skills, confidence and hands-on experience to drive a boat confidently on your own.

Entry Requirement
  • At least ages 22 and above
  • Has obtained PPCDL
COURSE SYLLABUS
  • Safety and Equipment Checks
  • Berthing, Docking and Man Overboard
  • Practical Questions
COURSE SCHEDULE

DATE: Saturdays – Sundays
TIMES: 9am – 1pm or 2pm – 6pm

A minimum of 4 participants is required for the course to commence. TBSA will notify you of the outcome by the Wednesday of your preferred week.

FEES

$295 (Member), $327 (Member’s guest, Non-Member)

Re-assessment

Required for those who had not chartered for one year and above.

$98 (Member), $109 (Member’s guest, Non-Member)

Prices stated are nett and payable to The Boat Shop Asia.

Terms and Conditions
  • Course fees are to be made directly to The Boat Shop Asia (TBSA).
  • There will be no refund for no-show, cancellation, change of course dates requested by the trainee, except for cancellation and changes made by TBSA.
  • The course will only commence with a minimum of 4 trainees and the maximum class size is 5.
  • ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove and TBSA will not be liable for any damage, injury, or loss of life during the conduct of course, or while the trainee is on the premises.

ENQUIRY FORM

Non-members are not required to fill in this field.