{"id":13117,"date":"2026-05-30T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alborancharters.es\/issa-international-courses-nautical-licence-worldwide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T09:12:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T07:12:44","slug":"issa-international-courses-nautical-licence-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alborancharters.es\/en\/issa-international-courses-nautical-licence-worldwide\/","title":{"rendered":"ISSA International Courses: The Nautical Licence Valid Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for a nautical qualification with international validity that lets you sail beyond Spanish waters, <strong>ISSA International courses<\/strong> are the answer. Unlike the Spanish Licencia de Navegaci\u00f3n \u2014 valid only in Spain and limited to 6 metres \u2014 ISSA licences are recognised in over 120 countries and open the door to sailing any sea in the world. From <strong>Albor\u00e1n Charters<\/strong> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alborancharters.es\/en\/\">Nautical Academy<\/a>, here is everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inland Power Yacht Skipper: The International Alternative<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Inland Power Yacht Skipper<\/strong> is ISSA&#8217;s entry-level motorboat course. While the Spanish Licencia de Navegaci\u00f3n covers vessels up to 6 m in protected waters only in Spain, this licence enables you to: skipper motor vessels <strong>up to 15 metres<\/strong>, navigate up to <strong>3 nautical miles<\/strong> offshore, and use the licence in <strong>120+ countries<\/strong> \u2014 including Greece, Croatia, Turkey, the Caribbean and beyond.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boat Master: Complete Command of Your Vessel<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Boat Master<\/strong> certification accredits advanced technical handling of motor vessels, including port manoeuvres, anchoring, towing and emergency management. Ideal for experienced sailors who want to certify their skills with an internationally recognised qualification.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inshore Power Yacht Skipper: Coastal Navigation<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Inshore Power Yacht Skipper<\/strong> expands on the Inland qualification, covering coastal chart navigation, GPS use, weather interpretation and emergency management at sea. Perfect for exploring the coast with full confidence and independence.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offshore Power Yacht Skipper: No Limits<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Offshore Power Yacht Skipper<\/strong> is the highest ISSA level for motorboats, covering offshore voyages, long passages and large vessel command in open-sea conditions. With this licence you can legally sail almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your ISSA Licence with Albor\u00e1n Charters<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <strong>Albor\u00e1n Nautical Academy<\/strong> delivers all ISSA International courses from Marina del Este on the Costa Tropical. Our instructors are ISSA-certified professionals with extensive Mediterranean sailing experience. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alborancharters.es\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> for upcoming dates and pricing.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover ISSA International courses: Inland Power Yacht Skipper, Boat Master, Inshore and Offshore. 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