At River Pilot
Academy
We know what it means to start from the bottom—because we did.
From our first days as deckhands
We worked our way up the career ladder to the rank of captain, gaining over 20 years of real, hands‑on experience across almost every sector of inland navigation. Even today, many of us remain active in service, bringing authentic knowledge straight from the rivers into our training.
While many focus on expansion, our mission is to ensure that improvement, integrity, and real experience remain at the heart of navigation training.
Our team of captains and instructors shares the same mindset
This is not just a job, it’s a mission. We are practice‑oriented, offering both ready‑to‑go training systems for companies and flexible online courses for individuals preparing for exams. In addition to training, we also support the industry with a range of freelance vessel services, ensuring that our expertise is applied both in education and in real operations across Europe.
What makes us unique is our collaborative spirit.
We combine our diverse expertise and look to the future together, ensuring that our knowledge spreads across many branches of the maritime world. With River Pilot Academy, you don’t just learn—you join a community built on experience, trust, and a shared vision for the future of inland navigation.
Do you have a question?
Feel free to contact us.
We speak:
EN, DE, HU, SRB, BG