Operator Of Uninspected Passenger Vessel
OUPV Application 2022Scroll 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 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
July 5-15 Exam 16 Night Class
July 18-28 Exam 30 Night Class
Aug 8-18 Exam 20 Night Class
Aug 22-Sept 1 Exam 3 Night Class
Sept 6-9 & 12-14 Exam 16 Day Class
Sept 19-29 Exam Oct 1 Night Class
Oct 10-20 Exam 22 Night Class
Oct 24-Nov 3 Exam 5 Night Class
Nov 7-17 Exam 19 Night Class
Dec 5-15 Exam 17 Night Class
June 13-23 Exam 25 (1) more seat available for tonight
July 11-21 Exam 23
Aug 15-25 Exam 27
Sept 12-22 Exam 24
Oct 10-20 Exam 22
Nov 7-17 Exam 19
Dec 5-15 Exam 17
Aug 1-11
To sign up after Aug 1, 2022 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 or email Captain Jack Sanzalone at (941) 268-6622 or email him at jack@boattutors.com
Nov 7-17
2023
Feb 13-23
May 1-11
Aug 7-17
Nov 6-16
July 18-28 Exam 30
Sept 12-22 Exam 24
Oct 24-Nov 3 Exam 5
Nov 28-Dec 8 Exam 10
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