How To Get Boatman Licence In London
Boatman’s licence is granted to a person who operates a boat available to be hired. Since London’a famous River Thames runs through the British capital therefore, several people in London apply for boatman’s licence every year. Like most of the other licences, a boatman’s licence is also granted by the local authorities after going through a set procedure. As this profession is not very common, therefore most applicants of people who have an intent to acquire this licence would not be aware of the process to get a boatman’s licence. For the guidance of such people, the information to obtain a boatman’s licence in London is laid down in this article.
Instructions
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Types of Boatman’s Licence:
The boatman’s licence is categorised into two types:
- The first one is called a Restricted Boatman's Licence. This licence is granted to people who stay on the pier or shore and do not navigate the boat or pleasure craft which is used for carrying passengers or is available for private hire.
- The second type of boatman’s licence is called a Full Boatman's Licence. This type of licence is given to a person who assists in navigation and the charge of pleasure boats, vessels or craft that are available for hire or for carrying passengers from one place to another. -
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Requirements:
The requirements to get a Restricted Boatman’s Licence are:
- Applicant must 18 years old or above that age.
- Applicant should be aware of all statutory regulations, laws and byelaws, which are applicable to map-reading in water.
- Applicant should not be suffering from any disease or have any physical disability which would impede him or her to be effective while in charge of a boat, vessel or craft for pleasure.
On the other hand, to qualify for a Full Boatman’s Licence, the applicant must fulfill the following requirements:
- Age of applicant should be 18 years or above.
- Applicant must know all statutory laws, byelaws and regulations applied during the navigation on waters for this particular licence.
- Applicant needs to be fully fit and with no physical disabilities so he or she can do well while assisting in the charge of vessels, pleasure boats and craft for hire.
- Applicants will be asked to fill in a declaration related to their fitness. A considerable matter in this declaration will be any limb defect which limits movement, fainting, epilepsy, cardio-vascular problem or mental sickness. -
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Who issues Boatman Licence?
The Boatman Licence is granted by local councils just like most of the other licences in London. This licence is granted after inspecting all the information closely. -
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Obtain Boatman Licence Form:
In order to know from where one can get the form to apply for a Boatman Licence in London and the location of submitting the form after filling it, and the processing time of the application, contact your local council. -
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How to Contact the Local Council:
People who want to contact their local council to acquire information regarding n Boatman Licence can find details about their council from here. -
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Apply for a Boatman’s Licence:
In order to apply for boatman’s licence, a person should first fulfil all requirements then complete the form and submit it along with correct fee to the local authority. -
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What Happens Next:
The local authority is legally obliged to:
- Assess all applications.
- Inform the applicant about their decision after completing the assessment.
- Also inform applicants about their right to appeal in case of a refusal.
