Entrance exam for pilotage services at the port of Málaga announced

Topics Puerto de Málaga

The Directorate-General of the Merchant Marine has announced specific tests to recognise the professional qualification of those who wish to provide port pilotage services at the port of Málaga, as published in the Official State Gazette of Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Raquel J. V. · Published on October 21, 2026 at 10:14

The Directorate-General of the Merchant Marine has announced specific tests for the recognition of the professional qualification required to provide port pilotage services at the port of Málaga. The announcement is published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, within the section on other provisions of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.

Also at other ports

The same resolution, dated October 16, 2026, announces tests for the ports of Algeciras, Torrevieja and Santa Pola, Barcelona, Cariño, Celeiro and Burela, in addition to Málaga. The full text of the announcement can be consulted on the BOE page and in the official PDF.

What pilotage is

Pilotage is the port service provided by specialised personnel to advise ship captains on entering and leaving port and on manoeuvres within port waters. To practise it, it is necessary to pass the tests announced by the Merchant Marine.

Who it affects

Procedure

Anyone interested should consult the full resolution published in the BOE to learn about the participation requirements, deadlines and how to submit the application.