Greece
- Who issues it
- Λιμενικές Αρχές, Λιμενικό Σώμα – Ελληνική Ακτοφυλακή [Port Authorities, Hellenic Coast Guard].
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Buoyage
- IALA region A
- Collision rules
- Δ.Κ.Α.Σ.
Do you need a licence?
You need a licence from 18 for the stated higher-power motorboats, waterjets, all jet skis and hovercraft.
You don't need one for:
- a motorboat outside the stated speedboat-licence triggers
The triggers are over 30, 40 or 70 HP for outboard, sterndrive, petrol inboard or diesel inboard boats; over 15, 30 or 50 HP for inflatables, multihulls or V-hulls; and over 15 HP for waterjets. Exclusions apply.
Άδεια χειριστή ταχυπλόου σκάφους · Speedboat operator licence
From 18
- What it lets you do
- You can operate legally defined speedboats, including jet skis and hovercraft. For a hovercraft, you also need the manufacturer’s training authorisation.
- How you get it
- You take theory and practical exams. The written theory test has 20 multiple-choice questions and you need at least 18 correct; oral testing is allowed in specified cases.
- Where to study
- Read the guideFree mock exam · 20 questionsStudy it in Academy
Professional deck titles
Άδεια ναύτη
STCW II/4- What it lets you do
- You can work as a deck rating forming part of a navigational watch.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Πτυχίο ναύκληρου
STCW II/5- What it lets you do
- You can work as a boatswain on ships of any tonnage.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Πτυχίο Κυβερνήτη Γ΄ τάξης Ε.Ν.; Πτυχίο Κυβερνήτη Β΄ τάξης Ε.Ν.; Πτυχίο Κυβερνήτη Α΄ τάξης Ε.Ν.; Πτυχίο Κυβερνήτη Ρυμουλκών; Πτυχίο Κυβερνήτη Τουριστικών Θαλαμηγών Πλοίων
STCW II/3- What it lets you do
- With a coastal C, B or A grade, you are subject to vessel limits. The other certificates cover harbour tugs and coastal tourist yachts up to 400 GT.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Δίπλωμα Πλοιάρχου Γ΄ τάξης Ε.Ν.
STCW II/1- What it lets you do
- You can serve as a bridge-watch officer on ships of any tonnage. Your additional chief-mate and command rights depend on the vessel and your service.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Δίπλωμα Πλοιάρχου Β΄ τάξης Ε.Ν.
STCW II/2- What it lets you do
- You can serve as chief mate on ships of any tonnage. After 12 months as chief mate, you can be master of cargo or passenger ships up to 3,000 GT.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Δίπλωμα Πλοιάρχου Α΄ τάξης Ε.Ν.
STCW II/2- What it lets you do
- You can be master on ships of any tonnage.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Radio certificates
Πιστοποιητικό χειριστή μικρής εμβέλειας (SRC)
SRC- What it lets you do
- You can carry out short-range GMDSS radio operation in sea area A1 on vessels outside SOLAS requirements.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Πιστοποιητικό χειριστή μεγάλης εμβέλειας (LRC)
LRC- What it lets you do
- You can carry out long-range GMDSS radio operation beyond A1 on vessels outside SOLAS requirements.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Πιστοποιητικό Χειριστών Περιορισμένης Χρήσης GMDSS (ROC)
ROC- What it lets you do
- You can operate GMDSS radio equipment on ships in sea area A1.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Πιστοποιητικό Χειριστών Γενικής Χρήσης GMDSS (GOC)
GOC- What it lets you do
- You can operate GMDSS in all sea areas. This certificate does not authorise you to maintain or repair the equipment.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Πιστοποιητικό Ραδιοηλεκτρονικού Β΄ τάξεως (REO B / REC B)
- What it lets you do
- You can operate GMDSS in all sea areas, with limited authority to maintain and repair equipment.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
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Official sources: National Registry of Administrative Procedures — Άδεια χειριστή ταχυπλόου σκάφους · Hellenic Coast Guard — General Port Regulation 20, consolidated text (October 2026), Articles 2, 3, 9, 15 and 19 · National Printing Office — Presidential Decree 141/2014, Gazette A 232, Articles 1–10 (deck qualifications and service rights) · Hellenic Coast Guard, KESEN — Radioelectronics and Radiocommunications: GOC, ROC, SRC and LRC courses · National Registry of Administrative Procedures — Hydrographic Service advice on navigation safety in channels, ports and shoals · Hellenic Coast Guard, MarEdu — Επικοινωνίες 2, sections 2.4.1 and 20.3 (GMDSS operator certificates)