Getting licensed is a critical prerequisite for sailing! Just like a driving license, there are all kinds of boat operating licenses, but the most important type for those interesting in sailing and yachting is the "Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competency", also known as PVOC 📜
What is the difference between PVOC Grade 2 and Grade 1? Is it difficult to pass the examination? Captain Terence Lam, who has been a licensed operator for 40 years, will introduce to you the latest Marine Department regulations, including the examination requirements, classification of pleasure vessel licenses, exam contents, international applicability and so on. ✅
New captains are expected to have a certain level of knowledge in driving, boating, safety and engine knowledge. If you want to learn more about each of these areas, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! 📚
For those who wish to take the examination, please refer to the "Certification and Examination for Seafarers" section on the official Marine Department website: www.mardep.gov.hk/en/public-s...
00:00 Types of Boat Licenses
01:08 Exam Prerequisites
01:50 PVOC Levels
02:30 Grade 2 Contents
03:40 Grade 1 Contents
04:31 Licensing Overseas
06:21 Why Get a License?
07:29 Conclusion
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We will also share insights on taking PVOC exams, sailboat prices, and sailboat brands ⛵
Terence Lam has been sailing for more than 40 years, and is the first Chinese sailor to sail around the world by himself. During his 1,300-day and 30,000-nautical-mile journey, Captain Lam has sailed in countries of all sizes, including the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, South Africa, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Samoa, Solomon Islands, South Pacific, Palau, and more 🧭
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