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One Minute Guide: Why Become a USCG Licensed Captain

February 16, 2024

Licensing Guides One Minute Guides

If you're considering becoming a boat captain, you're not alone. Each year, thousands of individuals, whether recreational boaters or aspiring commercial operators, apply to the Coast Guard for licensing. This widespread interest underscores the allure and prestige of earning a USCG license.

One Minute Guide: Which Captain's License is Best For You?

February 15, 2024

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At Mariners Learning System, we often hear the question, "Which captain's license should I get?" The answer depends on your goals, such as offering assistance towing, operating a sailboat, or being a charter captain.

One Minute Guide: How to Get Your OUPV/Six-Pack Captain's License

February 14, 2024

Licensing Guides One Minute Guides

If you want to improve your boating knowledge and safety, offer fishing charters, or provide guide services, obtaining the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) Captain's License, also known as the Six-Pack license, is essential.

One Minute Guide: How to Get Your 25/50 or 100-Ton Master Captain’s License

February 12, 2024

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The USCG Master License stands as the pinnacle of captain's certifications, granting authority to fulfill the roles of an OUPV/Six-Pack captain while extending operation privileges to inspected vessels. These vessels, sanctioned to carry seven or more paying passengers, adhere to stringent USCG standards during construction.

One Minute Guide: Does eLearning Really Work?

February 11, 2024

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Despite common misconceptions, online classes are the best way to boost your confidence, knowledge, and know-how on the open water. Our courses allow you to study at your own pace, offering flexibility that traditional classrooms can't match and often feature engaging, interactive content.

One Minute Guide: All Inclusive Captain's License Solution

February 10, 2024

Licensing Guides One Minute Guides

If you’re considering becoming a boat captain, the Mariners Learning System's USCG-approved captain’s license course is an ideal way to prepare for your test, offering flexibility and high success rates.

Infographic: How Do I Get My USCG Captain’s License?

February 09, 2024

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Mariners Learning System offers Coast Guard-approved online courses that provide a convenient route to acquiring a USCG captain’s license. Following completion of the course and passing the proctored boating exam, candidates can submit their application package to the Coast Guard Regional Exam Center within a year.

Infographic: How to Get an OUPV Boat Captain's License

February 08, 2024

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Looking to captain a charter boat, teach as a certified instructor, or offer commercial guide services? With an OUPV license, you'll acquire the skills and credentials needed to navigate safely and deliver exceptional experiences to passengers or students. Embark on your maritime career journey by obtaining a licensed boat captain status.

Infographic: Getting Your 25/50/100 Ton Master Captain's License

February 07, 2024

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To become a captain of a commercial watercraft carrying more than six passengers, you need a 25-ton, 50-ton, or 100-ton boat captain's license, also known as the Master Captain’s License, issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Inspected vessels, like ferry boats and harbor tour boats, must adhere to strict USCG standards and carry a Certificate of Inspection (COI) dictating passenger capacity and required licenses.

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