Turn your boating experience into a commercial opportunity. Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and available online, this course is built for students who want to run fishing charters, sailing instruction, sightseeing trips, or other small-vessel services with up to six paying passengers.
Step up to a higher-level captain’s license with the 25/50/100-Ton Master course. This U.S. Coast Guard-approved online training helps mariners prepare to operate vessels up to 25, 50, or 100 gross tons and inspected passenger vessels carrying seven or more passengers. It is designed for students pursuing professional opportunities with water taxis, dive boats, tour boats, charter vessels, and other marine operations.
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Move from OUPV into Master-level operations with a course built for the next stage of your credential. Designed for mariners upgrading to 25, 50, or 100 gross tons, this option supports inspected passenger vessel work with seven or more passengers, larger commercial vessels, and opportunities in tour, ferry, dive boat, and charter operations.
Add assistance towing privileges to your captain’s license path and learn how to help when boaters break down on the water. This endorsement course covers disabled-vessel assistance, recreational towing situations, safety, confidence, and professional decision-making.
Move into commercial sailing operations with training focused on Master-level sail authority. This option supports students who want to run inspected sailing vessels carrying seven or more passengers, including sailing charters, training vessels, harbor tours, and other passenger sailing services.
Keep your captain’s license current with the Deck License Renewal course. For eligible mariners, this course may be used instead of submitting additional recent sea service when renewing a Coast Guard credential. It is designed for licensed captains who need a practical path to refresh their knowledge and stay ready for professional vessel operations.