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BOE-A-2026-2052 ·28 January 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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Candidates for nautical qualifications: call for theoretical examinations on 18 April 2026

The Directorate General of the Merchant Navy has appointed the boards that will assess the theoretical tests for the first call of 2026 (art. 1). The examinations are scheduled for 18 April 2026 and apply to yacht captain, yacht skipper, recreational boating skipper (PER), and basic navigation skipper (PNB) qualifications. The resolution is issued in accordance with the appointment powers granted by Royal Decree 875/2014 (art. 14).

In 2 key points

  1. The theoretical examinations will be held on 18 April 2026 (art. 1)
  2. It affects yacht captain, yacht skipper, PER, and PNB qualifications (art. 1)

How it affects those involved

For individuals interested in obtaining nautical qualifications for operating recreational craft, this resolution formalises the composition of the boards that will conduct the tests on 18 April 2026. It does not represent a regulatory change, but rather the operational execution of the ordinary call for theoretical examinations already scheduled for this year.

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2026-01-28PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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