Operator Of Uninspected Passenger Vessel
2025 Original ApplicationScroll to bottom of page to sign up and pay your $100 deposit
License Description
The OUPV license allows the transport of up to six passengers on an uninspected vessel.
Two licenses: OUPV Inland: Allows operation of an uninspected vessel carrying up to six passengers on inland waters only. Near Coastal: Allows operation of an uninspected vessel carrying up to six passengers up to 100 miles off shore.
Great Lakes Sea Time: counts as Near Coastal time
USGC Approved OUPV
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: 18 years old
Sea Experience
OUPV Inland 360 days* operating a small vessel 90 days of the 360 must be within the last 3 years. OUPV Near Coastal 360 days* operating a small vessel 90 days of the 360 must be upon near coastal waters beyond the Boundary Line. 90 days of the 360 must be within the last 3 years. * A “day” is defined as more than 4 hours away from the dock.
Course Schedule
Sept 15-25 Exam 27 Night Class – Class is Full. Please call the office to waitlist
Oct 20-28 Exam 30 Day Class (Weekends Off)
Nov 3-13 Exam 15 Night Class
Dec 4-7 and Dec 11-14 Exam Dec 20 (New Weekend Schedule)
Jan 8-11 and Jan 15-18 Exam Jan 24
(Night Classes M-F 6pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm, M-Thurs 6pm-10pm)
Oct 13-23 Exam 25
Nov 3-13 Exam 15
Dec 8-18 Exam 20
Coming Soon in January – call our office at 239-549-0271 to schedule
OUPV SCHEDULE: Night Classes
MONDAY–FRIDAY 6PM-10PM
SAT & SUN 8:30AM-5:30PM
THE FOLLOWING WEEK IS
MONDAY-THURSDAY 6PM-10PM
AND TEST ON SATURDAY @ 8:30AM
OUPV SCHEDULE: Day Classes
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30PM
OFF WEEKENDS
MON & TUES 8:30AM-5:30PM
EXAM THURSDAY @ 8:30AM
OUPV SCHEDULE: New Weekend Class Schedule Starting in December
Thursday Evening 6:00PM-10PM
Friday – Sunday 8:30am-5:30PM
Following Thursday – Sunday the same schedule