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 

Please contact us to discuss fees before you apply. 

You can find our contact details at the bottom of this page.

Contact our boat licencing team for Barrow

Email: licensingteam@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk