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
May 4-8
May 27-31
June 29-July 3
July 20-24
Sept 7-11
Sept 28-Oct 2
Nov 16-20
March 23-27
May 25-29
July 27-31
To sign up for classes in Orange Beach, AL please click on the boattutors link above and then the “Reserve your seat for the Captain School Orange Beach, AL” link from the menu. You can also call Captain Jack Sanzalone at (941) 268-6622 or email him at jack@boattutors.com
To sign up online please visit www.captainschoolneworleans.com
TYPICAL SCHEDULE IS:
SUNDAY 8:30A.M.-5:30P.M.
MONDAY-THURSDAY 6P.M.-10P.M.
OR
3 FULL DAYS 8:30AM-5:30PM