Ship license

The luxury of sailing across the vast sea with your own maneuver is invaluable.
The Riviera regularly holds license schools where you can obtain a small vessel license.

Notice

■2023.8.9>>
Thank you for your continued patronage of Riviera Resort Co., Ltd.
We will revise the price from the October 2023 course in 26.
We will continue to strive for better training in the future, so we appreciate your understanding.

Obtain a small boat license

License type

Navigation area

The size of the boat that can be maneuvered

Available age

Class 1 small vessel license

All sea areas (with exceptions)

Gross register tonnage less than 20 tons

17 years 9 months or more

Class 2 small vessel license

5 nautical miles from the coast

Gross register tonnage less than 20 tons

15 years 9 months or more

Special small vessel license

2 nautical miles from the shore

Personal watercraft (special small boat)

15 years 9 months or more

* You cannot operate a personal watercraft with a "Class 1 small vessel license" or a "Class 2 small vessel license".
*Riviera Resort does not provide special small boat license lessons.We will guide you to another venue and take the course.Please contact us for more information.

First-class small vessel operator

Ideal for those who aim for a full-fledged marine life.
It is a license that allows you to navigate from the coast without restrictions on the area.

Prices

ASK

Number of days

Minimum 4 days (Department: 24 hours, Practical skill: 1 hours per person)

  • Due to the price revision, the above price will be applied from the course on 10/26 Thu.

2023 Licensed Classroom Opening Schedule

Zushi classroom

① 2/16 Thu. ・2/17 Fri. ・2/18 Sat. ・2/19 Sun.
② 4/15 Sat. ・4/16 Sun. ・4/22 Sat. ・4/23 Sun.
③ 5/25 Thu. ・5/26 Fri. ・5/27 Sat. ・5/28 Sun. *Ended
④10/26 Thu. ・10/27 Fri. ・10/28 Sat. ・10/29 Sun. *Ended
⑤11/23 (Holiday/Thursday) ・11/24 Fri. ・11/25 Sat. ・11/26 Sun. *Ended
➅12/9 Sat. ・12/10 Sun. ・12/16 Sat. ・12/17 Sun. *Full

Seabornia classroom

① 3/16 Thu. ・3/17 Fri. ・3/18 Sat. ・3/19 Sun.
② 6/3 Sat. ・6/4 Sun. ・6/10 Sat. ・6/11 Sun.

2024 Licensed Classroom Opening Schedule

Zushi classroom

① 2/15 Thu. ・2/16 Fri. ・2/17 Sat. ・2/18 Sun.
② 4/13 Sat. ・4/14 Sun. ・4/20 Sat. ・4/21 Sun.
③ 5/9 Thu. ・5/10 Fri. ・5/11 Sat. ・5/12 Sun.
④ 10/24 Thu. ・10/25 Fri. ・10/26 Sat. ・10/27 Sun.
⑤ 11/14 Thu. ・11/15 Fri. ・11/16 Sat. ・11/17 Sun.
⑥ 12/7 Sat. ・12/8 Sun. ・12/14 Sat. ・12/15 Sun.

Seabornia classroom

① 3/14 Thu. ・3/15 Fri. ・3/16 Sat. ・3/17 Sun.
② 6/8 Sat. ・6/9 Sun. ・6/15 Sat. ・6/16 Sun.

* Registration will be closed as soon as the seats are full.
* Riviera Group members will be guided to other venues even if the seats are full.
  Please inquire in detail. 
* The schedule is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Second-class small vessel operator

Ideal for those who want to enjoy marine life easily.
It is a license that can navigate up to 5 nautical miles (about 9.2 km) from the coast of flat water areas (in the bay, lakes, rivers, etc.).

Prices

ASK

Number of days

Minimum 2 days (Department: 12 hours, Practical skill: 1 hours per person)

  • Due to the price revision, the above price will be applied from the course on 10/26 Thu.

2023 Licensed Classroom Opening Schedule

Zushi classroom

① 2/16 Thu. ・2/17 Fri.
② 4/15 Sat. ・4/16 Sun.
③ 5/25 Thu. ・5/26 Fri.
④ 7/1 Sat. ・7/2 Sun. *Ended
⑤10/26 Thu. ・10/27 Fri. *Ended
⑥11/23 Thu. ・11/24 Fri. *Ended
⑦12/9 Sat. ・12/10 Sun. *Ended

Seabornia classroom

① 3/16 Thu. ・3/17 Fri.
② 6/3 Sat. ・6/4 Sun.

2024 Licensed Classroom Opening Schedule

Zushi Marina Classroom

① 2/15 Thu. ・2/16 Fri.
② 4/13 Sat. ・ 4/14 Sun.
③ 5/9 Thu. ・5/10 Fri.
④ 7/6 Sat. ・7/7 Sun.
⑤ 10/24 Thu. ・10/25 Fri.
⑥ 11/14 Thu. ・11/15 Fri.
⑦ 12/7 Sat. ・12/8 Sun.

Seabornia classroom

① 3/14 Thu. ・3/15 Fri.
② 6/8 Sat. ・ 6/9 Sun.

* Registration will be closed as soon as the seats are full.
* Riviera Group members will be guided to other venues even if the seats are full.
  Please inquire in detail. 
* The schedule is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Level 1 step up

Those who have an old XNUMXth or XNUMXnd grade license are eligible.

Prices

ASK

Number of days

Minimum 2 days (Department: 12 hours)

  • Due to the price revision, the above price will be applied from the course on 10/26 Thu.

2023 Licensed Classroom Opening Schedule

Zushi classroom

① 2/18 Sat. ・2/19 Sun.
② 4/22 Sat. ・4/23 Sun.
③ 5/27 Sat. ・5/28 Sun. *Ended
④10/28 Sat. ・10/29 Sun. *Ended
⑤11/25 Sat. ・11/26 Sun. *Ended
➅12/16 Sat. ・12/17 Sun. *Full 

Seabornia classroom

① 3/18 Sat. ・3/19 Sun.
② 6/10 Sat. ・6/11 Sun.

2024 Licensed Classroom Opening Schedule

Zushi classroom

① 2/17 Sat. ・2/18 Sun.
② 4/20 Sat. ・ 4/21 Sun.
③ 5/11 Sat. ・5/12 Sun.
④10/26 Sat.・10/27 Sun.
⑤11/16 Sat.・11/17 Sun.
⑥12/14 Sat. ・12/15 Sun.

Seabornia classroom

① 3/16 Sat. ・3/17 Sun.
② 6/15 Sat. ・ 6/16 Sun.

* Registration will be closed as soon as the seats are full.
* Riviera Group members will be guided to other venues even if the seats are full.
  Please inquire in detail. 
* The schedule is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Renewal / expiration

The small boat operator's license is valid for 5 years.
The renewal procedure can be done from one year before the expiration date.
If you have passed the expiration date, please follow the procedure for reissue.

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NEW

Expired

Prices

ASK

ASK

Training time

About 1 time

About 2 hours 20 minutes

2023 Licensed Classroom Opening Schedule

Zushi classroom

① 2/19 Sun. 17:00~ *End
② 4/23 Sun. 16:00~ *end
③10/29 Sun. 17:00~ *Ended
④11/26 Sun. 17:00~ *Ended

Seabornia classroom

① 3/19 Sun. 17:00~ *End
② 6/11 Sun. 17:00~ *end

2024 Licensed Classroom Opening Schedule

Zushi classroom

① 2/18 Sun. 17:00~
② 4/21 Sun. 17:00~
③ 5/12 Sun. 17:00~
④10/27 Sun. 17:00~
⑤11/17 Sun. 17:00~

Seabornia classroom

① 3/17 Sun. 17:00~
② 6/16 Sun. 17:00~

* Registration will be closed as soon as the seats are full.
* Riviera Group members will be guided to other venues even if the seats are full.
  Please inquire in detail. 
* The schedule is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Flow until getting a license

Since the national examination for departments and practical skills is exempted, it is easy to obtain a license.

Application / Contact

Riviera Resort Sales Department

Qualification

age

First grade: 17 years and 9 months or older
Second grade: 15 years and 9 months or older (limited to less than 18 tons for those under 5 years old)
* You must have reached the above age by the day before the start date of the course.

vision

0.5 or more for both eyes (including corrected visual acuity) 
However, if one eye is corrected but less than 0.5, the horizontal visual field of the eye that can see 0.5 or more must be 150 degrees or more.

Color blindness

Being able to identify the color of the ship's lights at night.

Hearing

Being able to discriminate spoken words at a distance of 5 m or more.

Others

Must meet the criteria for passing a physical examination.
If you have any concerns, please contact us in advance.

Required documents

After requesting the desired date of attendance, please submit the following documents when the schedule is confirmed.

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New acquisition / step up

Renewal / expiration

Lost

Documents to be filled in

Documents to prepare

・ 4 photos (including for physical examination certificate) (* 2)
・ Resident's card stated in the registered domicile (* 3)
・ Copy of ship license (only for holders) (* 4)

・ 2 photos (including for physical examination certificate) (* 2)
・ Resident's card stated in the registered domicile (* 3)
・ A copy of the ship license (* 4)

・ 2 photos (including for physical examination certificate) (* 2)
・ Resident's card stated in the registered domicile (* 3)
・ A copy of your driver's license

* 1 Physical examination certificate: Those who have been examined within 5 months.
             Those who attend the renewal/expiration reissuance course will be held at the venue on the day, so there is no need to undergo a medical examination in advance.
* 2 Photo: 45 mm long x 35 mm wide (passport size).Front upper body without hat, no background. Taken within 6 months.
* 3 Resident's card: Those with a registered domicile. Issued within 9 months.Those without my number.
         Those who have a ship license are not required if the stated address does not change.
* 4 If you have already obtained a ship license, please bring the original on the day of the event. (Step up, renewal / revocation)

Obtaining a ship license Q & A

FAQ

  • Q

    By when should I prepare the required documents?

    A

    Please make sure that the documents arrive and pay at least 10 days before the course.

  • Q

    Can I use a human dock or company health certificate instead of a physical examination certificate?

    A

    Please consult with a doctor (excluding dentists) who supports the small boat operator inspection and submit it in the prescribed format.

  • Q

    What should I bring and what to wear when taking the course?

    A

    If you have already obtained a driver's license or a seaman's license, please bring it on the day.
    We will inform you about the writing tools and clothes required for the class before the class.

  • Q

    How long does it take from the completion examination to the announcement of the results?

    A

    There is no particular announcement of the results.
    If you do not pass, we will contact you by noon two days later.

  • Q

    How soon can I issue a license after the course?

    A

    The driver's license will be sent by registered mail to the specified address in about 3 to 4 weeks.
    (* Excluding some periods such as year-end and New Year holidays and Golden Week holidays)

Venue

Contact

Phone

0467-23-2440

[Phoneephone reception]
Spring Summer Fall April 1st-October 31st 9:00-18:00
Winter November 1st-March 31st 9: 00-17: 00

[Regular holiday]
April 16th-July 15th Tuesday
July 16th-August 31st
September 1st-October 15th Tuesday
October 16th-April 15th Tuesday / Wednesday