1. 1. Inform the entire aquatic sector, especially the staff of the Sports and Recreational Marina, that from this date, the National Institute of Aquatic Spaces (INEA), opens the process for the ONLINE TESTS TO OPT FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR THE SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL MARINE LICENSES OF: YACHT CAPTAIN, SPORTS PATROL OF FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD.
   2. Applicants for Sport and Recreational Marine Licenses must comply with the guidelines established in the applicable regulations in order to apply for Sport and Recreational Marine Licenses for the first time.
   3. Applicants for Sport and Recreational Marine Licenses must access the link http://sinea.inea.gob.ve/sinea/ and proceed to register in the National Information System of Aquatic Spaces (SINEA) by locating the “REGISTRO” (Registration) tab in the window.
   4. Seguidamente el aspirante debe hacer su solicitud de Licencia de la Marina Deportiva y Recreacional, a través del Sistema de Información Nacional de los Espacios Acuáticos (SINEA) para optar a las LICENCIAS DE LA MARINA DEPORTIVA DE: CAPITÁN DE YATE, PATRÓN DEPORTIVO DE PRIMERA, SEGUNDA O TERCERA, según sea el caso, imprime el formulario que arroja el Sistema bajo la denominación “Solicitud y Comprobante de Recepción de Documentos de Gente de Mar”, documento que debe presentar en la Capitanía de Puerto que haya seleccionado, el día indicado para realizar las pruebas.
   5. The National Institute of Aquatic Spaces, through the Venezuelan Nautical Education Center (CENAVE), once the information from the registered applicants has been received, will send an email to each applicant attaching the Instruction Manual containing the information required for the presentation of the online tests.
   6. The applicant must go in person during the week of flexibility to the selected Port Captaincy, according to the date or dates indicated to him via email and at the time of the presentation of the tests, he will enter the platform through the following link: https://cenave.inea.gob.ve/ and access the “ONLINE TEST” icon.
   7. The applicant must select the link “SPORT AND RECREATIONAL MARINE LICENSE” and take the exams online, according to the instructions received from the Venezuelan Nautical Education Center (CENAVE).

The exams will have a deadline of up to three consecutive days from the date indicated via email to be submitted.

1. Once the test is completed, the system will automatically display the grade obtained by the applicant. The minimum passing grade for each examination is fourteen (14) points.
2. Applicants who, for any reason, are unable to complete their exams must contact the Venezuelan Nautical Education Center (CENAVE) via email at cenaveacademico@gmail.com. They must explain the reasons and notify the date on which they will be available to conclude the process. This action will not incur any additional cost if performed within a maximum period of 10 days after the end of the timeframe established by CENAVE (dates previously informed via email, as described in item 5 of this Circular). Once this period has expired, the applicant must start the process again from the beginning.
3. In the event that the applicant is unable to take the test due to reasons attributable to the Institute, the exam will be rescheduled and notification will be sent via email.
4. The Aquatic Authority reserves the right to terminate the process if it is proven that any type of irregularity or fraud has occurred during the procedure on the part of the applicant, or if the intervention of any unauthorized third party is demonstrated.
5. The curricular units required to apply for the YACHT CAPTAIN license are: Celestial Navigation, Electronic Navigation, Ship Stability, Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery, Marine Environment Awareness, Advanced Maritime English, Meteorology and Oceanography, and Ship Handling and Maneuvering.
6. The curricular units required to apply for the FIRST-CLASS SPORT SKIPPER Licenses are: Coastal Navigation and Dead Reckoning, Electrical Installations, Safety and Social Responsibility, Marine Engines, Maritime Health and First Aid, Intermediate Maritime English, Sport Marine Etiquette, Seamanship and Maneuvering, Maritime Communications, Cartography, Coast and Sailing Directions.
7. The curricular units required to apply for the SECOND CLASS SPORT SKIPPER license are: Coastal Navigation, Electrical Installations, Safety and Social Responsibility, Marine Engines, Maritime Health and First Aid, Basic Maritime English, Sport Marine Etiquette, Seamanship and Maneuvering.
8. The curricular units required to apply for the THIRD CLASS SPORT SKIPPER license are: Fundamentals of Navigation, Fundamentals of Marine Engines, and Safety and Social Responsibility.
9. The Aquatic Authority, through the General Management of the Merchant Marine, the General Management of Operations, and the Venezuelan Nautical Education Center (CENAVE), shall ensure strict compliance with this Circular.