Operator Of Uninspected Passenger Vessel

Original Application 2023

 

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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 Endorsement: If you have 90 days of your total sea time on the Great Lakes, you will be eligible for this endorsement

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

Feb 19-27 Exam 29 DAY Class
March 4-14 Exam 16 Night Class
April 1-11 Exam 14 Night Class
April 15-23 Exam 25 DAY Class
May 6-16 Exam 18 Night Class
June 3-13 Exam 15 Night Class
June 17-25 Exam 27 DAY Class
July 8-18 Exam 20 Night Class

(Night Classes M-F 6pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm, M-Thurs 6pm-10pm)

Feb 12-22 Exam 24
March 11-21 Exam 23
April 8-18 Exam 20
May 6-16 Exam 18
June 3-13 Exam 15
July 8-18 Exam 20

http://www.boattutors.com

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

2024

Feb 19- Mar 2    Evening Class

Mar 18-30.         Evening Class

Apr 15-27           Evening Class

May 13-23          Day Class

Jun 3-15             Evening Class

Jul 8-20              Evening Class

Aug 5-17             Evening Class

Sep 9-21             Evening Class

Oct 7-19              Evening Class

Nov 4-16             Evening Class

Dec 2-12             Day Class

Feb 26-March 9
April 8-20

To sign up online please visit www.captainschoolneworleans.com

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

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