General Purpose Hand (GPH)
Can crew any commercial vessel within Ports, Internal and Territorial Waters of Malta, in accordance with the Manning Requirements of respective commercially registered vessels.
Description
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General Purpose Hand can crew any commercial vessel within Ports, Internal and Territorial Waters of Malta, in accordance with the Manning Requirements of respective commercially registered vessels.
Learning Outcomes
- To reach the minimum standards of competence as set by Transport Malta.
- Competent in modules covering elements of shipboard safety, practical seamanship, occupational health and safety and workplace communications.
Entry Requirements
The Pre-Requisites include:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Any individual who intends to follow the course and sit for the Nautical
Licence examination must present and submit a Medical Fitness certificate when applying with the respective Training Centre and/or Institute. The applicant needs to be certified by his General Practitioner as fit to operate a motor vessel prior to applying for the Basic Seamanship and Safe Boat Handling Course.
Note regarding the International Certificate for the Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC):
- Transport Malta has stated that the ICC certificate does not automatically entitle the holder to a Nautical License issued by the Authority, even if the ICC is issued by a training institution in Malta.
Objectives
- To reach the minimum standards of competence as set by Transport Malta.
- Competent in modules covering elements of shipboard safety, practical seamanship, occupational health and safety and workplace communications.