How to Get Your Captain's License

There are many reasons, professional and personal, to get a USCG Captain’s License. All vessels carrying passengers for hire are required to have a licensed captain onboard, and for this reason many mariners seeking to run charter, fishing, sightseeing, whale-watching, ferries, tugs and crew boats, dive boats, and many other commercial vessels test for their Captain’s License.

In addition, many recreational sailors find that, even though they may not need a Captain’s License, they would like to have one to improve their boating resume and strengthen their knowledge of maritime rules and regulations.During this two hour webinar, we will answer the following questions:

• What is a Merchant Mariner Credential and what does it have to do with a Captain’s license?

• What is sea service and how is it documented?

• What is the difference between an OUPV (six pack) and a 25/50/100 Ton Captain’s license?

• What type of training or studying…