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Pleasure boats

A licence is required if you wish to hire out your pleasure boat, or use it for carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. Licences are granted for a period of one year. The person in charge of the pleasure boat will also require a boatman licence. 

Apply for a pleasure boat licence

Apply for a boatman licence

Pleasure boats and hired pleasure vessels licence conditions

Pleasure boat licence fees

Follow the above links for requirements for application of the licence. 

Contact food.team@colchester.gov.uk for further advice. 

Page last reviewed: 23 September 2025

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