The Croatian License B allows you to operate boats within 12 NM from the shore in territorial water, the boats and yachts must not be longer than 18 meters over all. This comprehensive course is based in Sibenik and provides you with all the necessary skills and knowledge for professional skipper certification.
Great News Regarding the Official License Update:
The Croatian Ministry has updated the official license endorsement format in a massive win for skippers!
The vague "Adriatic" wording has been completely cut out. The official certificate back text now explicitly states your exact operational competencies in clear, standardized English:
- Distance: Qualified to operate up to 12 Nm from coast or islands
- Vessel Length: Valid for pleasure & charter yachts up to 18 meters
VHF Radio: Includes full VHF maritime radio-telephone operator authorization
All vessels
Lifetime
The holder of this certificate has competency to operate up to 12 Nm from coast or islands:
- passenger boats up to 3 Nm from coast and islands
- cargo and fishing boats
- all type of pleasure boats
- pleasure Yachts up to 18 m
- charter Yachts up to 18 m without professional crew
Sibenik
"The Croatian B license exam is theoretical only and conducted by the Croatian maritime authority. It includes an oral examination."
18 years
15 September 2026