Boat licensing in the Barrow area

Application forms and conditions for a boat operator licence, or a pleasure boat and vessel licence in the Barrow area.

Conditions 

New Vessel Conditions for all areas of Westmorland and Furness  (PDF , 289KB)

Application forms

Boatman's licence

Boatman's licence application form for the Barrow area (DOCX , 81KB)

You need to include the following items with your application: 

  • qualifications:  Powerboat Level 2 Certificate, and a Certificate from RYA or NCA showing valid Commercial Endorsement (certificate with photo ID)
  • a Basic Sea Survival Certificate, or Certificate of Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques 
  • a risk assessment
  • a ML5 medical report form and certificate (GOV.UK)
  • the application fee 

Pleasure or ferry licence

Pleasure or Ferry Boat Licence application form for the Barrow area (DOCX , 67KB)

You must include the following in your application:

  • proof that you have boat insurance 
  • proof that you hold public liability insurance
  • a boat inspection report 
  • a risk assessment 
  • a photo of the boat 
  • the application fee 

Fees 

  • Boatman's licence: £145 application fee, £55 grant fee
  • Boat licence: £180 application fee, £57 grant fee 
  • Small craft: £43

Contact our boat licencing team for Barrow

Email: licensingteam@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk