SBF Boat Licence: Sea & Inland

BoatPass

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About this app

Prepare for your German boating licence or marine radio certificate with BoatPass – the exam trainer for SBF Sea, SBF Inland, UBI, SRC and LRC.

Learn with published exam question catalogs, clear explanations and realistic exam simulations. BoatPass guides you step by step through your preparation. Learn flexibly, identify knowledge gaps and practise until you feel ready for the exam – whether you are just starting or already have boating experience.

⚓ QUESTION CATALOGS

Practice the question catalogs currently applicable to:

• SBF Sea – including chart navigation • SBF Inland (Motor & Sailing) • UBI (VHF Inland Radio Certificate) • SRC (Short Range Certificate) • LRC (Long Range Certificate)

⚓ OFFICIAL INFORMATION SOURCES

BoatPass uses information published by the German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV), ELWIS and the responsible authorities:

• SBF Inland: https://www.elwis.de/DE/Sportschifffahrt/Sportbootfuehrerscheine/Fragenkatalog-Binnen/Fragenkatalog-Binnen-node

• SBF Sea: https://www.elwis.de/DE/Sportschifffahrt/Sportbootfuehrerscheine/Fragenkatalog-See/Fragenkatalog-See-node

• UBI: https://www.abvt.wsv.de/Webs/WSA/ABVT/DE/SharedDocs/Downloads/UBI_Gesamtfragenkatalog_2023-08-16.html

• SRC: https://www.elwis.de/DE/Schifffahrtsrecht/Sprechfunkzeugnisse/Fragenkatalog-SRC-2018

• LRC: https://www.elwis.de/DE/Schifffahrtsrecht/Sprechfunkzeugnisse/Fragenkatalog-LRC-2018

⚠ INDEPENDENT APP DISCLAIMER

BoatPass is an independent, privately operated learning app. It is not operated by, affiliated with, endorsed by or representative of any government authority. BoatPass does not issue licences or provide government services. The official sources above take precedence in case of any discrepancy.

⚓ UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL

Clear, practical explanations help you understand the concepts instead of only memorizing answers. This makes it easier to apply your knowledge during the exam and later on the water.

Topics include:

• Navigation and chart work • Buoyage systems • Right-of-way and collision rules • Sound and light signals • Weather and seamanship • Knots and boating skills • Maritime law and regulations • VHF radio communication • GMDSS, DSC and emergency procedures

⚓ SMART LEARNING MODES

Choose the learning mode that fits your progress and available time:

• Quick Practice – random questions for daily training • Topic-Based Learning – target specific knowledge gaps • Error Training – repeat incorrectly answered questions • Question Browser – browse questions, answers and explanations • Dark Mode – comfortable learning at night

Short sessions are ideal for learning on the go, while focused topic sessions help you work systematically through the material.

⚓ EXAM SIMULATIONS

Practice with exam-style structure, time limits and scoring. A clear readiness analysis helps you see which areas are already secure and where you can still improve.

⚓ TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

• Personal learning statistics • Progress by exam category • Daily streak motivation • Individual goals and reminders

Stay consistent and follow your improvement throughout your preparation.

⚓ SUITABLE FOR

• SBF Sea and SBF Inland candidates • UBI, SRC and LRC candidates • Motorboat and sailing learners • Beginners and experienced skippers • Independent exam preparation • Supplementary practice alongside a boating school course

⚓ FAIR PRICING – NO SUBSCRIPTION

BoatPass is free to download. The free version includes daily practice across all supported question banks. Optional one-time in-app purchases unlock unlimited access and full exam simulations.

✔ No subscription ✔ No hidden fees ✔ One-time purchase ✔ Lifetime access to purchased content

BoatPass does not replace practical training at a certified boating school.

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What’s new

Minor question catalogue improvements: more precise explanations and mnemonics, plus revised English translations for SBF Sea, SBF Inland, and UBI.