Yes.  You must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a physical, drug test, and background check.  In addition, you will need to meet the sea time requirement.  You will need to show that you've been on the water at least 360 days (since your 16th birthday), with at least 90 of those days being within the last 3 years.  We provide all of the USCG paperwork and assistance in filling it out.  Please call us if you have questions about any of this!

Nope!  We recommend coming to class well-rested and ready to learn.  Our curriculum is based on students starting from scratch, with minimal prior knowledge of the subject material. 

The OUPV license (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels) allows one to operate uninspected passenger vessels of up to 100 gross tons, carrying 6 or fewer passengers plus crew.  In order to operate a for-hire towing vessel, the mariner must also possess the Assistance Towing Endorsement.  The Assistance Towing Endorsement class is taught in conjunction with each of our OUPV class for an additional $150.

Yes.  In addition to attending the class and passing all exams, students will need to complete a physical, drug test, background check, USCG-approved First Aid & CPR course, and provide the minimum required sea service experience.  Everything is covered in detail on the first day of class.  We provide all of the necessary paperwork and FREE assistance and proofing to our students.  Once everything is sent to the USCG, the mariner must wait to receive their official license before operating a vessel for hire.  On the first day of class, you will receive a handy checklist that makes the application process streamlined and easy to understand.