Get your Coast Guard Captain's License!
Save yourself months of preparation time by letting Modern Sailing School & Club lead you through the USCG Captain's licensing process. We are a Coast Guard-approved training facility, which means we can administer the licensing exam, saving you the hassle and red tape of dealing with a regional exam center.
License Information and Requirements
OUPV License - The Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (also known as the Six Pack License) course prepares you to meet the qualification requirements for a USCG OUPV License. The OUPV License allows you to take up to 6 passengers for hire on an uninspected vessel.
Masters' 50 or 100 Ton License - The 100 Ton Master's USCG License course prepares you to meet the qualification requirements for a US Coast Guard Masters License in near coastal waters. The Master's License is awarded in 3 different tonnage categories: 25, 50 and 100 tons. The 100 ton license will allow you to operate commercial inspected vessels.
Coast Guard License Requirements - After you take the course and sit the exam, you have one year to complete all your requirements - sea service and personal. While this course will prepare you for the extensive testing which is required, it is your responsibility to meet the requirements listed below:
- US Citizenship required for Master's License
- Alien Resident Card required for OUPV License
- Seatime (OUPV is 360 Days, Master's License is 720 Days, 90 days have to be within the last 3 years)
- License Application
- Conviction Record
- Physical Examination
- Drug Test
- First Aid / CPR Training
- Personal References
Schedule
Visit our USCG CAPTAIN'S LICENSE COURSE SCHEDULE page for more information about course dates and pricing.
