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。
| *Affiliates refer to those SAF/MINDEF Personnel and/or students with a valid student ID. | |
| - 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 | |
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| - 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 | |
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected]
To enquire/arrange for course dates not published in this website, please email to [email protected] or call 67583390.
By signing up for this course, participants grant SAF Yacht Club permission to use the photographs/videos taken during the course for future promotional materials (printed/electronic).
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SAF Yacht Club and its service providers will not be held liable for any injury, loss or damages howsoever arising from the participation in the course/ activity.
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POWERED PLEASURE CRAFT DRIVING LICENCE (PPCDL)
| The Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) is required for driving of engine powered/jet-propelled pleasure craft (with SZ or SZH licence prefixes) within Singapore port limits. | ||
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| PPCDL Theory Test is conducted on Tuesday and Thursday. (except public holidays) from 7 pm and 8 pm at Singapore Polytechnic, Dover Road, T1A54 (Teaching Block 1A, Level 5, Room 4). Please bring along the following documents on the day of the test, Other you may not be allowed to take the test. | ||
PPCDL Practical Handling Assessment is conducted on Saturdays (except public holidays) at 9.00am, 11:00am and 1.30 pm at Poly Marina, 50 West Coast Ferry Road.
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| Please email to for enquiries. Please bring the following documents :- | ||
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No postponement is allowed except for the following reasons: a) Medical (to produce a valid Medical Certificate) b) Reservist/Mobilisation (to produce a valid supporting document)
Attire for both the PPCDL Theory and Practical Examination a) Candidates are to be dressed in proper attire. b) Slippers and singlet are strictly NOT permitted.
You will not be allowed to sit for the examination if you are more than15 minutes late. | ||
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