Sweden
- Who issues it
- Transportstyrelsen [Swedish Transport Agency] issues jet-ski permits and professional certificates. Nämnden för båtlivsutbildning (NFB) [Council for Boating Education] administers recreational and SRC/LRC certificates.
- Buoyage
- IALA region A
- Collision rules
- Internationella sjövägsreglerna
Do you need a licence?
No, an ordinary leisure boat needs no licence unless its hull is at least 12 metres long and at least 4 metres wide.
You don't need one for:
- an ordinary leisure boat that is not both at least 12 metres long and at least 4 metres wide
At both dimensions, you need Kustskepparintyg or an accepted equivalent. Jet skis normally need a permit from 15, with statutory exceptions.
Sjöstartdiplom · Boating basics diploma
From 8- What it lets you do
- This voluntary introduction helps you get to know navigation, boating rules, weather, safety and environmental care.
- How you get it
- You work through digital learning and questions at your own pace. It takes about 1 hour.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Förarintyg för fritidsbåt · Recreational boat operator certificate
From 12
- What it lets you do
- This voluntary theory certificate covers Swedish waters in daylight and good visibility, within 3 nautical miles of shelter. That is its training scope.
- How you get it
- You take a digital multiple-choice theory exam of up to 90 minutes. You need 75% correct.
- Where to study
- Read the guideStudy it in Academy
Båtpraktik Dag · Daytime boat practice certificate
From 12- What it lets you do
- This practical boat-handling certificate supports Förarintyg and Kustskepparintyg.
- How you get it
- You complete an assessed practical exercise in navigation, equipment, knots, boat handling and mooring.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Förarbevis för vattenskoter · Personal watercraft operator permit
From 15- What it lets you do
- You need this to operate a jet ski in Sweden, subject to statutory exceptions and operating restrictions.
- How you get it
- You complete an approved course with at least 15 hours of theory and practical training, then take a test.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Kustskepparintyg · Coastal skipper certificate
From 15
- What it lets you do
- This meets the qualification rule for leisure hulls at least 12 metres long and 4 metres wide. It covers day, night and poor visibility.
- How you get it
- You take a digital multiple-choice theory exam of up to 120 minutes and need 75% correct. Förarintyg is required, and you need day or night boat practice before it can be issued.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Båtpraktik Mörker · Night-time boat practice certificate
From 12- What it lets you do
- This practical certificate covers boat handling and navigation in daylight and darkness.
- How you get it
- You complete an assessed practical exercise covering navigation, equipment, knots, boat handling and mooring.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Utsjöskepparintyg · Offshore skipper certificate
From 15- What it lets you do
- This voluntary advanced certificate is for longer recreational voyages along Europe's coasts. It builds on Kustskepparintyg.
- How you get it
- You take a digital multiple-choice theory exam of up to 120 minutes and need 75% correct. Kustskepparintyg is required.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Manöverintyg för högfartsbåt · High-speed boat handling certificate
From 15- What it lets you do
- This voluntary handling certificate is for recreational boats capable of more than 25 knots.
- How you get it
- You take a digital multiple-choice theory exam of up to 45 minutes and need 75% correct, plus a practical assessment.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Seglarintyg 1 · Sailing certificate, level 1
From 15- What it lets you do
- This voluntary first-level sailing certificate covers basic sailing skills.
- How you get it
- You take a digital multiple-choice theory exam of up to 45 minutes and need 75% correct, plus a practical assessment.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Seglarintyg 2 · Sailing certificate, level 2
From 15- What it lets you do
- This voluntary second-level sailing certificate follows Seglarintyg 1.
- How you get it
- You take a digital theory exam of up to 45 minutes and need 75% correct, plus a practical assessment. Förarintyg and Seglarintyg 1 are required.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Seglarintyg 3 · Sailing certificate, level 3
From 15- What it lets you do
- This is NFB's most advanced voluntary sailing certificate and follows Seglarintyg 2.
- How you get it
- You take a digital theory exam of up to 45 minutes and need 75% correct, plus a practical assessment. Seglarintyg 2 and Kustskepparintyg are required.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Kanalintyg · Inland waterways certificate
From 16
- What it lets you do
- This CEVNI knowledge certificate is for continental European inland waterways. National requirements still apply.
- How you get it
- You take a digital open-book exam with 20 to 30 questions in up to 60 minutes and need 90% correct. Förarintyg, SRC and day or night boat practice are required.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Radarintyg · Radar certificate
From 15- What it lets you do
- This voluntary certificate covers using radar for recreational navigation and collision avoidance.
- How you get it
- You first take a practical radar simulator test, then digital theory of up to 60 minutes, where you need 75% correct. You need at least Förarintyg.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
El- & Elektronikintyg · Boat electrical systems and electronics certificate
From 15- What it lets you do
- This voluntary certificate covers boat electrical systems, electronics, maintenance and fault-finding.
- How you get it
- You take a digital theory exam of up to 60 minutes and need 75% correct. You must complete El- och elektronik i fritidsbåt training.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Båtmekanikerintyg · Boat maintenance certificate
- What it lets you do
- This voluntary certificate covers boat engines, onboard systems, maintenance and fault-finding.
- How you get it
- You take a digital theory exam of up to 60 minutes and need 75% correct. The assessment covers theoretical and practical skills.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Professional deck titles
Lättmatros
STCW II/4- What it lets you do
- You can serve as a deck watch rating on Swedish merchant ships of any tonnage worldwide.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Matros
STCW II/5- What it lets you do
- You can serve as an able seafarer deck on Swedish merchant ships of any tonnage worldwide.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Fartygsbefäl klass VII / Fartygsbefäl klass VI
STCW II/3- What it lets you do
- With VII, you can serve as chief mate or deck officer on ships under 500 GT in närfart. With VI, you can also serve as master on ships under 500 GT in närfart.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Fartygsbefäl klass V
STCW II/1- What it lets you do
- You can serve as deck officer on ships of any tonnage worldwide. You can also serve as chief mate on ships under 500 GT in närfart and Europafart.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Fartygsbefäl klass IV / Fartygsbefäl klass III
STCW II/2- What it lets you do
- With IV, you can serve as chief mate on ships under 3,000 GT worldwide and as master on ships under 500 GT in närfart. With III, you can serve as master on ships under 3,000 GT worldwide.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Fartygsbefäl klass II / Sjökapten
STCW II/2- What it lets you do
- With II, you can serve as chief mate worldwide and as master on ships under 500 GT in närfart. With Sjökapten, you can serve as master worldwide on ships of any tonnage.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Radio certificates
SRC intyg
SRC- What it lets you do
- You can operate marine VHF, including DSC. You also need a separate radio station licence.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
LRC intyg
LRC- What it lets you do
- This gives you a recreational radio certificate covering long-range MF and HF equipment.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Begränsat operatörscertifikat för maritim mobil trafik i GMDSS (ROC-certifikat)
ROC- What it lets you do
- You can operate in GMDSS area A1. To serve as master or watchkeeping deck officer, you also need the ROC endorsement.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
Allmänt operatörscertifikat för maritim mobil trafik i GMDSS (GOC-certifikat)
GOC- What it lets you do
- You can operate in GMDSS areas A2 and beyond. Masters and watchkeeping deck officers also need the GOC endorsement.
- Where to study
- Study it in Academy
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Official sources: Sveriges riksdag — Kungörelse (1970:344) om kompetenskrav för förare av större fritidsbåtar · NFB — Våra intyg; certificate pages and syllabuses linked from the official directory · NFB — Digitala prov: formats, time limits and pass marks · Transportstyrelsen — Vattenskoter · Transportstyrelsen — TSFS 2011:116: original text, consolidated edition and amendments through TSFS 2026:17 · Transportstyrelsen — TSFS 2026:17: amended service-rights tables, effective 15 March 2026