Captain’s License

 
 

USCG Approved Captain’s License OUPV (6-Pack) and 100 Ton Captain (MARTSA-281)

USCG Boat Captains Course 6-pack OUPV to 100 Ton

Seven Seas Prep - Boat Captains Course

Our course provides you with the following endorsements, depending on vessel size and sea service (refer to the NMC USCG Checklists).

- Master of vessels of less than 100 GRT (Near coastal, or Great Lakes & Inland or Inland Waters)

OR

- Operator of uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) (Near Coastal, or Great Lakes & Inland, or Inland Waters).

Gain the essential skills and knowledge needed to command vessels with confidence. Our USCG-approved courses cover navigation, safety, and seamanship, preparing you for success on the open water. Whether you're aiming for a 6-Pack License or aspiring to captain on vessels up to 100 tons, our comprehensive training programs set the course for your maritime ambitions. Join the ranks of skilled mariners who have turned their passion for the sea into a fulfilling career. Ready to chart a course for success? Enroll today and let your maritime dreams set sail!

Course delivery

- Online Courses

- 3 Days in person for practical training and preparation, concluding with the required examinations.

The USCG does not require you to get a Six-Pack license before you obtain your 25/50 or 100Ton license. If you qualify, you can take the course and examination to obtain your Captain's license. You will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201 & 11.301 by presenting your certificate within one year of course completion.

Subjects include:

  • Seamanship

  • Navigation

  • Ship handling

  • Maritime Law

  • Emergency procedures

  • Vessel construction and design

  • Training on our professional ship simulator

Examinations

There are five Exam Modules listed below that make up the completion for OUPV (6-Pack) or the Master 100 Ton course:

  • Rules of the Road: International and Inland (50 Questions, 90% pass mark)

  • Navigation General (50 Questions, 90% pass mark)

  • Chart Navigation (10 Questions, 90% pass mark)

  • Deck General (50 Questions, 90% pass mark)

  • Deck Safety (50 Questions, 90% pass mark)

Note: A course certificate may be used for one application for the issuance of an endorsement and may not be used for any applications thereafter.

USCG Qualifications - Checklists INCLUDING SEA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

OUPV

Master Great Lakes & Inland

Master 100 Tons Near Coastal (NC)

Other Requirements

First Aid & CPR