Jeju Coast Guard Ends Practical Test for Power Water Leisure Vehicle Operator License

Published 14 Nov.2023 15:01(KST)

Jeju Maritime Police Station (Chief So Byeong-yong) announced on the 14th that the practical exams for general and yacht licenses for powered water leisure vessels, which had been conducted since March, will end in November.

A total of 16 candidates took the practical exam in November, with 13 passing. The overall pass rate for the 2023 license practical exams was about 77%, with 126 passing and 38 failing out of 164 candidates. Although the number of candidates decreased by 39% compared to the previous year, the pass rate increased by approximately 7%.

Photo of the practical test for the pilot license in progress. <br>[Photo by Jeju Coast Guard]

Photo of the practical test for the pilot license in progress.
[Photo by Jeju Coast Guard]

Additionally, during the period of conducting the practical license exams, thorough preparations for accident prevention were made under the supervision of the responsible operator, resulting in no safety accidents.

A Jeju Maritime Police official stated, “During the period from next month until February next year when practical exams will not be conducted, we plan to strengthen the capabilities of examiners at license agencies and inspect the condition of exam vessels. Through ensuring the fairness and safety of the national license exams, we will thoroughly prepare in advance for the 2024 practical exams.”