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1.Outline of the English Examination

Written exam is written in English. Explanation for exam, question and answer and instructions are provided in English or Japanese. The language used in the exam is different for each exam. For additional information of the English exam, please contact our regional office. The content of the Physical Check, Written Examination, Practical Examination are identical with Japanese Examination.

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2.Timeline for the English Examination

If you can understand normal communication and practical exam in Japanese, it is possible to take written exams (1st & 2nd class or PWC) in English at any time in the national exam conducted by JMRA by prior application.

If you want to take all examinations conducted in English, please contact to our regional office.

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3.Precautions to observe when applying for Examination

The following documents are required for an examination.

• 1) Application form of Boat's Operator Examination (available from our regional office.)
• 2) Copy of residence certificate, copy of passport, or some other acceptable form of identifier.
• 3) Photograph: 4.5 cm×3.5 cm (taken within six months, hatless, front-view, from the waist up, with name and date of birth on the back).
• 4) Optional document:
• ・Certificate of preliminary physical examination attested by a Japanese doctor,excluding dentists. (pasted a photograph which is same as the above-mentioned)
• ・Copy of other Permit of Boat's Operator, if you hold.

For additional information of the admission form, please contact to our regional office.

After passing exam, you need apply for license. The required documents are different previously described.

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4.The English version of "leaflet"

• (1) GUIDE TO EXAMINATION FOR BOAT'S OPERATOR
• (2) Instructions_for_the_boat's_operators'_examination.pdf
• (3) Instruction_for_personal_water_craft_operators'_examination.pdf

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5.Reference book

JMRA's regional office sells textbook of Personal Water Craft.

6.Examination of the other language

We also hold the Portuguese exam. Written exam of the Portuguese exam is written in Portuguese language. Explanation for exam, question and answer and instructions is provided in Japanese. For more information of such as the date of the Portuguese exam, please contact our regional office.