Intended audience

This course is required for University personnel who are operators of motorized watercraft less than 65’ in length. The course is recommended for UW employees, students, or volunteers who operate motorboats as part of their work. Retraining is required every five (5) years.

Description

This course includes both classroom and hands-on instruction to meet minimum requirements for safe operation of motorboats. It addresses legal requirements, preparations, navigation, operations, emergency procedures, rescue, self-rescue, trailering, fire suppression, and basic seamanship. Students must pass a written exam and an on-the-water practical exam.

To inquire about this training, please email our Boating Safety Program.

Regulations and resources

Motorboat Operator Training Course Flyer

UW Boating Safety Program

UW Boating Safety Manual

SBSA Boating Safety Guidelines

Accommodations and language services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.

• To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
• To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
• For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.