Boat License in Paris 2e Arrondissement

Set in Île-de-France within department 75, Paris 2e Arrondissement (19,847 inhabitants) welcomes a steady flow of Boat License candidates. Coastal training relies on the Maritime Affairs reference document and leads to a maritime title valid for life, accessible from age 16 to skipper a motorboat over 6 hp.

In Paris 2e Arrondissement, the Boat License is prepared within a network of approved boat schools along the Île-de-France coastline. Practical training takes place on a certified training boat equipped with safety gear (life jacket, flares, anchor), with an instructor approved by the Maritime Affairs administration of department 75.

The Boat License in Paris 2e Arrondissement mobilises no national funding scheme, the 500-to-800-euro budget remaining with the candidate. Boaters in department 75 wishing to regularly rent a boat along the Île-de-France coast offset this expense within a few seasons.

After the Boat License in Paris 2e Arrondissement, the holder receives a laminated card issued by the Maritime Affairs administration. This card must be kept on board during any coastal navigation in department 75 and along the entire French coast, under penalty of a fine in case of a check.

Before starting your Boat License in Paris 2e Arrondissement, keep the ONISR data for 75 in mind: pass rate 50.6% (departmental data), average practical exam wait 105 days (departmental estimate). These benchmarks frame the training plan and the timing for slot requests, against the 58.0% national average. Department 75 hosts 4 attached exam centres.

The Boat License in Paris 2e Arrondissement includes a theoretical module (maritime rules, navigation signals, safety) and practical navigation sessions. Practical sessions are organised on the waterways closest to Paris 2e Arrondissement, in collaboration with approved nautical centres. The licence is registered with the Maritime Affairs Prefecture and remains valid for life.