Port Services maintains a licensed passenger craft and boatman licensing system as agents of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency under the nominated departure point code.
The scheme is administered from Whitby Harbour Office.
Licensed Craft
Pleasure boats wishing to take passengers must undergo survey and be operated by a suitably qualified and licensed boatman.
Licences will be granted under the Red Code for vessels wishing to nominate a specific departure point and are valid for five years subject to restrictions.
There are two categories of Red Code available:
Category 5 with a limit of 20 miles from the Nominated Departure Point.
Category 6 with a limit of 3 miles from the Nominated Departure Point.
Vessels licensed under this scheme can only operate in favourable weather and in daylight from the nominated departure point.
The Yellow Code will permit a vessel to operate from any UK port and can only be granted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Copy of Red Code
This can be obtained from The Stationary Office or by phone on 0870 600 5522.
Red Code ISBN – 0-11-551812-6.
How to apply
Please contact the Whitby Harbour Office and speak to the Port Manager and then complete and return the Boat Application Form 
.
Licensed Boatmen
Any person wishing to become a boatman must obtain a licence.
"Boatman" refers to a person in charge and navigation of pleasure boats, craft or vessels to be let for hire or be used for carrying passengers.
We process applications and issue licences which are valid for five years.
Requirements
A Boatman Application Form must be completed and returned with the following documents:
Seafarer Medical Report Form (ML5) and ML5 Certificate
Radio Operators Certificate
Basic Sea Survival Certificate
First Aid Certificate
You will also be required to sit an oral examination based on the Syllabus .
Moorings
These are on the slipway so your vessel must be capable of being launched and retrieved by yourself.
Charges
Boat Storage
Fishing craft per metre overall length per annum £21.65
Private craft per metre overall length per annum £23.35
Slipway Dues
Slipway Dues – per launch £8.85
Slipway Dues – per annum £88.30
Boatmans' Licence valid for 5 years: £103.00
Passenger Boat Licence issued on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Annual Fee: £103.00
Dues and charges are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.
Contact Details:
For an informal discussion and further information contact:
Whitby Harbour Office
Endeavour Wharf
Whitby
YO21 1DN
Tel: 01947 602354
Fax: 01947 600380
Email: port.services@scarborough.gov.uk
Boat Application Form
Boatman Application Form
Boatman Syllabus
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