TRAINING - deckhand inland waters
When you want to work on sailing vessels on Dutch inland waters, you need to apply for a service booklet ('dienstboekje').
In order to apply you must attend a deckhand training course.
This is a general training that lasts 3 days (from Thursday to Saturday) and consists of the following components:
1. use of life-saving equipment to prevent drowning
2. specific working conditions aboard a vessel
3. fire fighting on board a vessel
4. risks on board due to noise
5. handling hazardous materials aboard a vessel
6. First Aid basics
7. emergency alarm and evacuation
What we offer:
- A 3-day training course (recognized by the CBR) in Enkhuizen
- NO online components, everything is explained by real people
- NO test: attendance and (active) participation are sufficient
- An emergency response (BHV) certificate for participants who complete all components
In order to apply you must attend a deckhand training course.
This is a general training that lasts 3 days (from Thursday to Saturday) and consists of the following components:
1. use of life-saving equipment to prevent drowning
2. specific working conditions aboard a vessel
3. fire fighting on board a vessel
4. risks on board due to noise
5. handling hazardous materials aboard a vessel
6. First Aid basics
7. emergency alarm and evacuation
What we offer:
- A 3-day training course (recognized by the CBR) in Enkhuizen
- NO online components, everything is explained by real people
- NO test: attendance and (active) participation are sufficient
- An emergency response (BHV) certificate for participants who complete all components
dates in 2026
- 26, 27, 28 February ENGLISH SPOKEN
- 26, 27, 28 March
You can indicate which date you prefer on the registration form (accessible via the button at the bottom of this page).
The course will take place with a minimum of 8 participants. The February course is a definite go!
Possible exemptions:
1st day - if you are in possession of a valid (max. 1 year old) Dutch BHV certificate (not obtained online); or
Complete exemption if you have a valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate (max. 5 years old).
Please check here: First Issue – Sabni
- 26, 27, 28 March
You can indicate which date you prefer on the registration form (accessible via the button at the bottom of this page).
The course will take place with a minimum of 8 participants. The February course is a definite go!
Possible exemptions:
1st day - if you are in possession of a valid (max. 1 year old) Dutch BHV certificate (not obtained online); or
Complete exemption if you have a valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate (max. 5 years old).
Please check here: First Issue – Sabni
costs
Cost: check here
Once you have the certificate confirming completion of this course, you can apply for a service booklet at the SAB.
For questions about this training, please send an e-mail to [email protected]
The course can be taken by people who do not (yet) speak Dutch.
If you need accommodation, let us know!
Once you have the certificate confirming completion of this course, you can apply for a service booklet at the SAB.
For questions about this training, please send an e-mail to [email protected]
The course can be taken by people who do not (yet) speak Dutch.
If you need accommodation, let us know!
