Licence permit vaarbewijs 57 ft sailboat

[Robotzart]

Hi sailors.
We are a belgium 55 yrs old couple, new on this community. Planning to buy a 50/60 ft Motorsailer and making a easygoing,
living on board world trip.
I have 30 years experience on profesional ships, on coastal and inland navigation, ( 400 and 2000 tons ) vessels .

The question is : do i need a sailboat or other licence having a proffesional ( dutch) capten licence for all ships on inland navigation.Groot vaarbewijs A/B

Starting the mediteranian with the goal going around north and south amerika.
The sailing at sea experience,,,, we ar working at it right now.
Thanks for all sugestions

Carlo ,Karina

[goboatingnow]

In general the answer is no, you dont need any particular qualification. However Portugal and Croatia, require some form of competency certificate and others countries may look for one . Your best bet is to get an ICC ( international Certificate of Competency). This will require a test on your boat, your commercial license will in general be no good for leisure vessels.

Dave