Upgrade to Masters License 25/50/100 Ton
Prerequisites
OUPV Captains License & Sea Experience
License Description
The Masters license allows the transport of passengers on an inspected passenger vessel. These vessels must have a Certificate Of Inspection (COI) which states the number of passengers allowed and area of operation.
Two types of licenses
Inland: May take passengers upon inland waters only
Near Coastal: May take passengers up to 200 miles off shore
USGC Approved Master 25/50/100 Ton Near Coastal Course
All testing is completed with The Captain School. You DO NOT test with the Coast Guard
Certification
Upon successful completion (attendance and passing required exams), you will receive a diploma from The Captain School. Students send diploma and application to the U.S. Coast Guard REC, along with your USCG Application to receive your USCG License.
(You have up to 1 year to submit your application to the Coast Guard from the date on your diploma.)
Eligibility Requirements
USCG Application Age: 19 years old
Sea Experience
Inland Masters 25/50/100 Ton
- 360 day underway on navigable waters
- 90 days of the 360 must be within the last 3 years
Near Coastal Masters 25/50/100 Ton
- 720 days underway
- At least 360 days must be upon near coastal or ocean waters
- At least 90 days must be within the last 3 years
* A “day” is defined as 4 or more hours away from the dock
Course Schedule
March 24-27
April 28-May 1
May 19-22
June 23-26
July 21-24
August 25-28
April 28-May 1
June 23-26
August 25-28
May 17-18
August 17-18
November 16-17
April 15-19
May 27-31
July 22-26
TYPICAL SCHEDULE IS Sun 8:30A.M.-5:30P.M.
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 6P.M.-10P.M.