Certificate of competency fee
Ministry of Transport
- What it costs
- 20,000 to 25,000 FCFA
- Reference code
MR027-FR-10- Last changed at source
- 27 August 2026
20,000 to 25,000 FCFA
depending on which option applies
Document type
- Provisional authorization
- 25,000 FCFA
- Motorboat and Watercraft Operator's License
- 20,000 FCFA
Loi de Finances 2024
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What this is
The certificate of competency issued by the Directorate of Maritime Affairs and Waterways is a navigation permit that authorizes its holder to pilot certain types of vessels (motorized canoes, pleasure boats, small ships). This official document proves that the operator possesses the required technical skills, is proficient in maritime safety regulations, buoyage, and collision avoidance procedures. To obtain it, the applicant must submit: a stamped application, a copy of their national identity card, a criminal record extract, passport photos, a medical certificate of physical fitness, proof of first aid training, and proof of passing the maritime navigation technical examination.
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