One Minute Guide: All Inclusive Captain's License Solution

If you’ve thought about becoming a boat captain, the Mariners Learning System's captain’s license course is the best way to prepare for your test. Here's why so many students choose our USCG-approved courses!

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Common Questions About the USCG Captain's License

1 WHAT IS A CAPTAIN'S LICENSE FOR?

A USCG captain's license allows boaters to operate a commercial vessel legally. Holding a USCG license may also lower your insurance rate and allow you to get tax advantages. Recreational boaters are not required to have a captain’s license but may acquire one due to these benefits. Another reason boaters go after a USCG license is the pride that comes with the achievement.

2 WHEN DO YOU NEED A CAPTAIN'S LICENSE?

You need a captain's license if you are planning to operate a commercial vessel, meaning any boat that includes paying passengers. For six or fewer paying passengers, the OUPV/Six-Pack license is sufficient, but the 25, 50, or 100-Ton Master License is required for seven or more passengers.

3 HOW HARD IS THE COAST GUARD CAPTAIN’S LICENSE TEST?

Passing the test requires study, but most boaters find it passable as long as they attend a captain's license study course. Taking a Coast Guard-approved course can help prepare you to pass the test. More than 200,000+ students have taken a Mariners Learning System Coast Guard captain's license course and final exam online since 2005, with a 98.7% success rate!

For some, driving to a classroom, dealing with students interrupting the instructor with questions, and listening to a lecturer day after day makes it hard to get a captain's license. The Coast Guard-approved learning solution is an easier way to get your Coast Guard license because you can do it right in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. As long as you can surf the Internet, you're overqualified to take the course. That's just how easy it is!

NEXT STEPS WITH MARINERS LEARNING SYSTEM

Ready to make your dream a reality with Mariners Learning System? Here's how to get started:

• Download our guide: Which Captain's License is Best For You?
• Test drive with our Free Trial
• Purchase the OUPV/Six-Pack Captain’s License - Online Course and Exam or 25/50 or 100-Ton Master Captain’s License - Online Course and Exam