Useful Links & Other Resources

This page contains links to free, online resources that will help you get your Bermuda Pilots License. All of these are useful when studying for the tests.

Bermuda Government Links

• Bermuda Marine Board (Island Boats) Regulations 1965
  • Features heavily on both the Engine Driver and Pilot License tests
  • Governs all boats with fare-paying passengers
• Code of Practice for Island Boats
  • Features heavily on both the Engine Driver and Pilot License tests
  • Details of the inspection and registration of all Island Boats
  • This Code establishes basic safety and operational levels for commercial boat operators.
• Bermuda Marine and Ports Services Act 2021
  • Part 9 – Island Boats grants the “Minister responsible for marine and ports services” broad powers for the inspection and licensing of Island Boats
  • Part 10 details mandatory insurance requirements for Island Boats
• Pilot License application form on the Marine and Ports Website as of January 2026
• Bermuda Department of Marine and Ports Services lots of info on the official M&P website
• RCC Bermuda Navigational Warnings up to date navigational warnings in Bermuda’s waters such as large floating debris, drifting abandoned vessels, and navigational aid lighting outages
• Bermuda Laws Online
  • Online resource for all Bermuda laws
  • There are several pieces of legislation that are covered in the licensing process. You can find them all here and download pdf copies
  • Recommend searching “consolidated laws”

Other Resources

• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) official source for worldwide rules of the road, lights, sounds, and distress signals etc
• Laing Map – The only free, online map detailing all navigational aids likely to be encountered on the Bermuda Pilots License exams.
• “The Bermuda Boater” a book by Ralph Richardson. This is a must-read for all License classes. In particular it explains all the navigational content needed for the Class C (Offshore) License, such as chart reading, plotting, and position fixing. You can find it at the M&P boats & moorings office in Paget; the local marine and book stores usually carry it as well.