Captain License Courses

Towing Assistance Endorsement This assistance towing endorsement is a provision added to an OUPV or Master's license. An Assistance Towing Endorsement is designed for boat captains who would like to be able to tow disabled vessel for a fee. Captains are required by the USCG to hold an Assistance Towing...

Auxiliary Sail Endorsement This endorsement is required by any captains in charge of an inspected sailing vessel. This means the vessel is approved to carry more than six passengers with at least one for hire. Class is 4 hours in duration and has 1-20 Question Exam at end.

Upgrade an Inland/Great Lakes Master's License to the Near Coastal Route with this 8-12 hour course. Topics include: Ocean Currents, MARPOL Rules, International Documents, Navigation Rules, Weather Charts and Reports, Receiving Survivors from Lifeboats and Liferafts. There are three 50 question exams....

This is an information-packed maritime training course ideal for anyone else who is on U.S. federal navigable waters in a power driven or sail vessel with passengers for hire. Course covers the all topics required for a tonnage specific license. Depending on your sea service you can apply for a 25, 50,...

The OUPV Inland, Great Lakes & Near Coastal (6-Pack) License lets you take 6 passengers for-hire, plus crew, on your vessel. It was designed specifically for Inland, Great Lakes & Near Coastal Captains with a focus on what they need. This makes both the learning process and the exams less stressful....

Course covers the additional topics required for a tonnage specific license. Depending on your sea service you can apply for a raise in grade to a 25, 50, or 100-ton Master's license. This upgrade allows you to operate both inspected and uninspected vessels. (20 Classroom Hours) IMPORTANT NOTE: You must...

OUPV to Mate 200 Ton Endorsement Upgrade your OUPV license to a Mate 200 Ton (Upgrade to 200 Ton Masters with sea service!) If you have time on a vessel over 67 gross tons, it is time to upgrade to Mate 200 Ton. Why? It is an easy way to get your 200 Ton Master license. This course will get you a Mates...