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BOE-A-2026-17161 ·6 August 2026 ·Resolution not-relevant
Administrative

Port Pilot Candidates: One Month to Apply for General Knowledge Tests

The Directorate General of the Merchant Marine has announced the first stage of general knowledge tests for the recognition of professional qualification as a port pilot. Applicants must prove they have held command of vessels with a gross tonnage exceeding 1,000 GT for at least two years (730 days) within the last ten years (Art. Second.1). The call includes English language testing and national and international legislation (Order FOM/2417/2007).

In 3 key points

  1. Examination fee of 46.68 euros via form 790, code 001 (Art. Second.3). (art. Segundo.3)
  2. Application deadline of one month from the day following publication (Art. Third). (art. Tercero)
  3. Requirement of vessel command > 1,000 GT for at least 730 days within the last 10 years (Art. Second.1). (art. Segundo.1)

How it affects those involved

For merchant marine professionals aspiring to pilotage activities, this resolution establishes the procedure and requirements for accessing professional qualification. Interested parties must prove specific command experience and pay a fee of 46.68 euros (Art. Second.3). The application period is one month starting from the day following publication (Art. Third).

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2026-08-06PublishedPublished in the BOE
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