Nemaritime - New England Maritime | USCG Approved OUPV Near Coastal Course

COST

$1,395.00

Charter Boat Captain's License (Six Pack)

License Description:

The charter boat captains license (six pack), properly known as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV), allows you to operate an uninspected passenger vessel with up to six paying passengers.

The OUPV will have an Inland or Near Coastal designation based on the bodies of water where you have obtained your sea experience. Inland will allow you to operate inside the Boundary Line with paying passengers, and Near Coastal allows you to operate up to 100 miles from shore with paying passengers.

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 considered 4 to 8 hours away from the dock.

USCG Approved OUPV Near Coastal Course

Course Attendance

90% required

Testing

All testing is done with New England Maritime. You DO NOT test with the Coast Guard.

Certification

Upon successful completion (attendance and passing required exams), you will receive a New England Maritime Certificate of Training. This Certificate (expires one year from date issued) is then brought to the U.S. Coast Guard REC in Boston, along with your USCG Application to receive your USCG License.