Boat License in Verdun

Verdun, a commune in Grand Est (55), hosts about 16,890 inhabitants and remains a territory where boat license is a real mobility asset. This page gathers the factual information useful for preparing your training.

Verdun is part of Grand Est and sits in 55, in a sector where European logistics flows generate high truck presence. Local axes link Verdun to regional hubs (Strasbourg, Metz, Nancy, Reims, Mulhouse) and to north-south and east-west European corridors. Truck queues at border tolls and random customs checks can significantly extend travel times. In Verdun, a small town, candidates encounter moderate traffic but varied intersections, with herringbone parking, school car parks and access to public facilities.

Candidates for the Boat License in department 55 typically wait about 63 days (national average) before taking the practical test. Booking goes through the driving school via the RdvPermis platform when deployed in the department.

ONISR statistics put the 1st-presentation B licence pass rate at 58.0% for department 55. 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 Verdun includes a theoretical module (maritime rules, navigation signals, safety) and practical navigation sessions. Practical sessions are organised on the waterways closest to Verdun, in collaboration with approved nautical centres. The licence is registered with the Maritime Affairs Prefecture and remains valid for life.