Guyana Harbour Licence – Basic Training for Speedboat Operators (BSTSO)

Objective: This Course provides an introductory platform to satisfy all Safety and Operational Requirements for licensed Captains and Bowmen operating within the Fast Craft (Speedboat) environment.

Topics/Modules:

  • Basic First Aid
  • Basic Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention
  • Basic Survival Techniques
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
  • Crowd and Crisis Management
  • Rules of the Road in Riverain Areas/Inland Waterways
  • Basic Engineering Knowledge

Duration: Five (5) Days

Marking Scheme: Oral / Written Assessment with pass rate of 70%

Certification Offered: Certification of Merit  issued by MatPal Marine Institute