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Boat Classification - Part 4 of the Nautical License
29 November 2023 · 11 min · 28K views · Marina Cala dei Sardi
What this video covers
Italian maritime regulations classify recreational vessels by length: units under 10 meters are "natanti," those between 10 and 24 meters are "imbarcazioni," and vessels exceeding 24 meters are "navi."3:25 Unlike larger vessels, "natanti" do not require registration in the national electronic archive, making them easier to transfer as unregistered assets.3:51 Design categories A, B, C, and D dictate the maximum number of people allowed on board based on wind and sea state, which subsequently defines the vessel's navigation limits.5:41
A nautical license is mandatory for navigating beyond 6 nautical miles from the coast, for operating engines exceeding 30 kilowatts (approximately 40 horsepower), or for specific activities like water skiing and operating personal watercraft.6:56 Engine displacement thresholds for license requirements vary by motor type: 750 cubic centimeters for two-stroke outboards, 1,000 cubic centimeters for four-stroke outboards, 1,300 cubic centimeters for four-stroke inboards, and 2,000 cubic centimeters for diesel inboards.8:20 The minimum age to operate a vessel with a motor under 30 kilowatts is 16 years.9:44
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