International small powerboat license
Get Your SLC-p-day
The Mediterranean license for small, day-use powerboats
For runabouts, RIBs, bowriders, ski boats, center consoles, and similar powerboats up to and including 30 ft / 9.1 m. Designed for day use—not overnight or multiday chartering.
SLC-p-day
DAY USE · UP TO 30 FT / 9.1 M · VALID 3 YEARS
Day Use
No overnight use
30 ft
Up to 9.1 m
50 Days
Previous logged experience required
4 Hours
On-water assessment required
$95
License fee
3 Years
License validity
Is this the right license?
Built for smaller Mediterranean powerboats for day operations
✓ Designed for
Runabouts, bowriders, RIBs, ski and wake boats, center consoles, and similar day-use vessels.
× Not designed for
Overnight accommodation, multiday bareboat chartering, larger motor yachts, or vessels over 30 ft / 9.1 m.
A straightforward pathway
Four steps to your SLC-p-day
01
Learn
Complete the Skipper Small Powerboat Course and Navigation Rules for Powerboats. Approximately 12 hours of study.
02
Log
Enter at least 50 qualifying days in your NauticEd electronic logbook, including at least 25 days of required master of the vessel experience.
03
Demonstrate
Complete an approximately four-hour on-water assessment with a qualified NauticEd powerboat instructor.
04
Apply
Upload your boating credential and professional-looking photo, then pay the $95 license fee.
Documented boating history
Your 50-day experience requirement
Your logbook should be an honest record of your active boating experience. Qualifying days may be on sailboats or powerboats.
50 Days
A day is at least four hours aboard while operating or remaining responsible for the vessel.
25 Master
At least 25 of the 50 days must be as master on a vessel 20 ft / 6.1 m or longer.
16 ft Minimum
All qualifying days must be on vessels at least 16 ft / 5 m long.
At least 25 days of the 50 must be on a vessel 20 ft / 6.1 m or longer. At least 25 days of the 50 must be as master of the vessel greater than 20 ft / 6.1 m. The ultimate length qualification for rental depends on your experience on a similar-sized vessel on which you intend to rent. e.g., if all your experience is on a 20 ft only, then you may possibly be denied a 30 ft rental. Check with your rental company as to what experience they require in addition to the license.
What counts as boating experience?
Time at anchor may count when it is part of an active boating day and you remain responsible for the vessel. Time back at the slip after operations have ended does not count toward the four-hour minimum.
Smaller-boat experience may still be logged as part of your overall boating history, but experience below 16 ft / 5 m does not count as a qualifying day.
Do not count cruise ship, ferry, or similar passenger travel unless you held a crucial operational role such as engineer, first mate, or captain. Never exaggerate or falsify entries; the logbook’s value comes from being an honest record of your true experience.
An Assessment of your practical skills
Four hours on the water
Demonstrate that you can safely operate a small powerboat with a qualified NauticEd powerboat instructor.
Assessment focus: low-speed control · docking and departure · safe operation at speed · navigation rules · emergency response
Final application
Complete the license checklist
$95
License issuance fee
Before your SLC-p-day is issued
✓ Skipper Small Powerboat Course
✓ Navigation Rules for Powerboats Course
✓ 50 qualifying boating days
✓ Four-hour practical assessment
✓ U.S. state boating credential or Canadian PCOC
✓ Clear, professional-looking photo
Why NauticEd?
Knowledge + Skills + Experience = Competence
The SLC-p-day combines online education, documented boating experience, and practical on-water validation.
Knowledge
Structured powerboat and navigation-rules education.
Skills
Practical ability demonstrated with an instructor.
Experience
A documented record of active boating responsibility.
Built on recognized American boating standards
NauticEd is recognized under the U.S. Coast Guard-established American National Standards as a boating education body. The SLC-p-day is supported by education, logged experience, and an on-water assessment.
3
Years of validity
The SLC-p-day is valid for three years from its date of issuance.
Simple renewal requirements
Log 10 boating outings during the previous two years or 5 outings during the previous year.
You must also retake and pass the free Navigation Rules for Powerboats Course.
Frequently asked questions
The essentials, answered
Can I use the SLC-p-day for an overnight charter?
No. It is limited to day-use powerboats and is not intended for overnight accommodation or multiday bareboat chartering.
What is the maximum boat size?
Up to and including 30 ft, approximately 9.1 m.
Can sailing experience count?
Yes. Qualifying days may be completed on sailboats or powerboats, provided the vessel-size and master requirements are met.
Can I log experience on a boat shorter than 16 ft?
Yes. Legitimate smaller-boat experience may be included in your overall history, but it does not count as an SLC-p-day qualifying day.
Where is the SLC-p-day accepted?
It is broadly accepted for qualifying small, day-use powerboat rentals throughout the Mediterranean. Requirements can still vary by country, local authority, and rental operator, so confirm the documentation needed for your specific rental.
Start your pathway
Ready to earn your SLC-p-day?
Complete the required courses, build an accurate boating logbook, demonstrate your skills, and prepare to operate small day-use powerboats throughout the Mediterranean.
Acceptance and rental requirements may vary by destination, authority, and individual rental operator. Confirm the requirements for your specific boat and destination before travel.
