Opening of a NP-1 session in Nantes
The Lycée Professionnel Maritime (LPM) of Nantes is opening a session of the NP-1 module in Nantes from 18 to 20 June 2025.
If you are interested, please contact the LPM of Nantes:
- By telephone: 02 40 50 51 01
- By e-mail: LPM-nantes@developpement-durable.gouv.fr
For more information on the Nantes LPM: https://www.lycee-maritime-nantes.fr/
As a reminder, aptitude for command under the French flag implies knowledge of French legal matters in addition to knowledge of French and the nationality criterion.
This knowledge is verified in 4 ways. The officer must present:
- either a certificate of successful completion of the national bridge 1 exam (« module national pont/NP-1 » in French);
- or any French higher education diploma certifying training relating to the powers and prerogatives of public authority conferred on the master of a ship flying the French flag (e.g: a diploma issued by the French Maritime Academy – ENSM) ;
- or a certificate of successful completion of the tests leading to such training, approved under the conditions governing the approval of providers of maritime vocational training;
- or a certificate of passing the exam of the national jury responsible for evaluating the knowledge of French language and legal matters of officers intending to command (or their substitute) French flagged ships.