A mariner needs to be prepared. When working offshore, what you brought with you is what you have. There are no shops where you can stock up on essentials. Therefore, all mariners have certain items they make sure to have with them before the mooring lines are cast off.We asked a large group of mariners: […]
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Want to work in the maritime industry? A mariner’s career involves continuous training and education.By nature, the role requires an excellent understanding of safety standards and procedures. A mariner also has to keep up with technology which is constantly changing.A career in the maritime industry can be lucrative and exciting. There are numerous employment opportunities […]
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Upgrade from OUPV to Master Once you qualify for a Master License, in terms of sea service time, you can apply to upgrade your OUPV Captain’s License to a Master Captain’s License. The sea service time already on your file will also be counted. To upgrade to a master license you can do a USCG […]
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Your USCG captain’s license must be renewed every five years. You can apply for renewal of your captain’s license up to one year before the expiry date. After expiry of your captain’s license, you have one year grace period in which to renew your license. You are not allowed to operate under the authority of […]
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Assistance Towing Endorsement Both the U.S. Coast Guard OUPV and Master License can be endorsed for commercial assistance towing of disabled vessels – within the scope and limitations of the license. In other words, if you want to charge to assist vessels with towing when they ran out of fuel, are aground or are otherwise […]
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In accordance with the guidelines of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has been issuing the Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) since 2009. What is a merchant mariner credential? A merchant mariner credential is a passport-style book which contains the evidence of the […]
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To operate inspected vessels, as well as uninspected vessels, you need a U.S. Coast Guard Master License. A master is the highest mariner’s license you can hold. You do, however, not have to obtain an OUVP/6-pack license before applying for a master license. Once you qualify for a USCG Master License (in terms of sea […]
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If you intend to carry paying passengers on a boat you first need to obtain a boat captain license from the U.S. Coast Guard. The Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Captain’s License allows the holder to carry up to six paying passengers plus crew on an uninspected passenger vessel of up to 100 Gross […]
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When do you need a captain’s license? If you are planning to carry paying passengers on a vessel (chartering a boat) in U.S. Coast Guard regulated waters you need to have a USCG captain’s license. Sometimes, maritime training instructors also need a captain’s license. Another reason you might need a captain’s license is for insurance […]
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On your way to get your Captains License? While there are hundreds of maritime training schools available not everybody can attend a course at one of these locations. You might be traveling frequently or your work obligations simply do not allow for it.Luckily there are a few online study options where you can complete your […]
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