Boatmaster licenses are generally for maritime professionals working in the Caribbean. A number of countries issue their own certification but in our experience the certificates issued by ADOMS are accepted throughout the Caribbean.
Please note there are 3 different grades (Grade 3, Grade 2 and Grade 1), each with different requirements:
Candidates for Boatmaster Grade 3 must be at least 18 years of age and have evidence of at least 3 months service in a similar boat to the one for which they require a license.
Candidates for Boatmaster Grade 2 must be at least 20 years of age and have evidence of at least six months of service in small commercial vessels including at least 3 months in a similar boat to the one for which they require a license.
Candidates for Grade 1 must be at least 21 and have at least 12 month’s experience in small commercial vessels including at least 3 months service in a similar vessel to the one they intend to serve in.
Please click below for the specific requirements for each grade.
The ADOMS application form and check list can be found here.
