Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License (PPCDL)
If you enjoy cruising and wish to pilot your own powered pleasure craft in Singapore waters, consider getting yourself a Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License (PPCDL). One of the most popular courses in SAFYC, this powerboat course is a comprehensive course that provides you with the freedom to pilot your own craft upon course completion and the passing of the required examinations. Get started by taking up a 2-day course at SAFYC, where our veteran instructors will bring you through both theory and the practical know-how, and get one step closer to your dream. 新加坡武装部队游艇俱乐部 （SAFYC）开办华文游艇驾驶课程。两天课程包括课堂理论和海上游艇驾驶实习。参加课程后可考取新加坡港务局（MPA）游艇驾照 （PPCDL）。详情可拨电 6758 3359 SAFYC 询问。
Eligibility | - Age 16 and above. |
Course Duration | 2 full days (Saturday & Sunday) 8.30 am to 7.30 pm - A minimum of 4 persons to start, maximum of 5 persons per boat |
Course Fees | SAFYC Member - $272.50 *Affiliates refer to those SAF/MINDEF Personnel and/or students with a valid student ID. |
Attire | - Comfortable, casual sporting attire is fine. - Slippers are not allowed. Participants are required to wear either sandals or shoes. - Please feel free to along bring sunglasses, a cap and a spare change of clothing. - Rental of a towel is available at the Frontdesk for $2.00 per day. - Sufficient drinking water |
Course Dates | 29-30 Nov 2025 13-14 Dec2025 20-21 Dec 2025 10-11 Jan 2026 17-18 Jan 2026 (Mandarin class) 24-25 Jan 2026 7-8 Feb 2026 21-22 Feb 2026 7-8 Mar 2026 14-15 Mar 2026 (Mandarin class) 21-22 Mar 2026 4-5 Apr 2026 18-19 Apr 2026 2-3 May 2026 16-17 May 2026 6-7 Jun 2026 13-14 Jun 2026 (Mandarin class) 20-21 Jun 2026 4-5 Jul 2026 18-19 Jul 2026 1-2 Aug 2026 15-16 Aug 2026 5-6 Sep 2026 12-13 Sept 2026 (Mandarin class) 19-20 Sept 2026 3-4 Oct 2026 17-18 Oct 2026 7-8 Nov 2026 21-22 Nov 2026 5-6 Dec 2026 12-13 Dec 2026 (Mandarin class) 19-20 Dec 2026 |
Syllabus | - Nautical Terms - Equipment & Usage - Emergencies - Mechanical & Electrical Equipment - Pleasure Craft & Singapore Port Regulations - Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea - Coastal Navigation - General Hints - Relevant Port Marine Circulars & Notices - Practical Boat Handling |
Course Materials | A PPCDL Course Handbook and a set of trial theory examination questions. |
PPCDL Refresher Course Participants who wish to have additional practical lessons prior to their test may register for a refresher course on their own or ‘craft-pool’ with fellow participants. Class will commence with a minimum of 1 participant with a minimum of 2 hours. PPCDL Refresher Course Fees PPCDL Refresher (2-hour) – $239.80 for SAFYC Members and Non-members. To register for our PPCDL course and/or the PPCDL Refresher, please contact our Front desk at 6758 3359 or email us at scangel@safyc.org.sg. Additional Fees With effect 1st January 2017, PPCDL exam fees are as follows, all fees are subjected to prevailing GST. Theory Written Examination; Fees to be paid directly to Singapore Polytechnic Singaporean: $20.00 Foreigners: $40.00 PPCDL Practical Handling Assessment; Fees to be paid directly to Singapore Polytechnic Singaporean: $100.00 Foreigner: $150.00 Theory Oral Examination: Fees to be paid directly to Singapore Polytechnic Singaporean: $50.00 Foreigners: $100.00 License Fee: $20.00; Fees to be paid to Maritime Port Authority Theory Examination Review Fee: $120.00 per review; Fees to be paid directly to Test Centre
For any queries, please contact our front desk at 6758 3359 or email us at scangel@safyc.org.sg
To enquire/arrange for course dates not published in this website, please email to marina@safyc.org.sg or call 6758 3359.
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