A licence is required if you wish to hire out your pleasure boat, or use it for carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. Licences are granted for a period of one year. The person in charge of the pleasure boat will also require a boatman licence.
Apply for a pleasure boat licence
Pleasure boats and hired pleasure vessels licence conditions
Follow the above links for requirements for application of the licence.
Contact food.team@colchester.gov.uk for further advice.