Boat License in Cambrai

Cambrai is a small town in Hauts-de-France with 31,134 inhabitants according to the latest INSEE figures. In this context, the Boat License stands as a useful milestone for residents' autonomy, whether for personal, family or professional use.

Cambrai, in 59, is part of a region where driving combines Picardy or Flemish rural areas and dense urban axes. The coastal A16 and the A23 to Valenciennes generate constant truck presence in European transit. Farm harvests from August to October weigh on secondary road traffic, with frequent tractors and trailers. In a small town like Cambrai, driving alternates between town centre, residential zones and access to departmental axes. Entry roundabouts and 30 km/h zones are the main points of attention.

The average waiting time observed in department 59 for the practical Boat License exam is around 63 days (national average). The Prefecture of Lille coordinates session scheduling via the licence-and-road-safety inspectors.

ONISR statistics put the 1st-presentation B licence pass rate at 58.7% for department 59. This rate stays close to the national average (58.0%), reflecting exam conditions aligned with the national standard. This figure gives a useful benchmark for preparing the Boat License, though the final result strongly depends on training consistency.

The Boat License in Cambrai includes a theoretical module (maritime rules, navigation signals, safety) and practical navigation sessions. Practical sessions are organised on the waterways closest to Cambrai, in collaboration with approved nautical centres. The licence is registered with the Maritime Affairs Prefecture and remains valid for life.