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BOE-A-2026-2053 ·28 January 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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Yacht Captain holders: examination call for the 2026 recreational craft professional skipper certificate

The Directorate General of the Merchant Navy has established the regulations for obtaining the national professional recreational craft skipper certificate in 2026. To qualify, candidates must hold a Yacht Captain qualification (Art. 93.3 RD 269/2022). The assessment consists of a written questionnaire comprising 30 questions with a maximum time limit of one hour (first.2), requiring a minimum score of 60% to pass (first.3).

In 3 key points

  1. A 30-question exam with four multiple-choice options and a maximum time limit of one hour (first.2). (primero.2)
  2. A minimum score of 60% correct answers is required to pass the test (first.3). (primero.3)
  3. Registration is available online through the 'matriculación exprés' application (second.3). (segundo.3)

How it affects those involved

For professionals or aspirants holding a Yacht Captain qualification, this enables the professionalisation of their activities through the new certificate (Art. 93.3 RD 269/2022). Registration can be completed in person at Maritime Captaincies or online via the 'matriculación exprés' application on the electronic office (second.2 and 3). Candidates with qualifications issued by Autonomous Communities must submit them beforehand via email to matriculapper@transportes.gob.es (second.1).

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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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