(OUPV)- Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels
(Charter boat captain's license or Six Pack)
License Description
The OUPV license allows the transport of up to six passengers on an uninspected vessel.
Two licenses:
OUPV Inland: Allows operation of an uninspected vessel carrying up to six passengers on inland waters only.
Near Coastal: Allows operation of an uninspected vessel carrying up to six passengers up to 100 miles off shore.
Great Lakes Endorsement: If you have 90 days of your total sea time on the Great Lakes, you will be eligible for this endorsement
USCG Approved OUPV
All testing is done with The Captain School.
You DO NOT test with the Coast Guard.
Certification
Upon successful completion (attendance and passing required exams), you will receive a diploma from The Captain School. Students send diploma and application to the U.S. Coast Guard REC, along with your USCG Application to receive your USCG License. (You have up to 1 year to submit your application to the Coast Guard from the date on your diploma.)
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 defined as more than 4 hours away from the dock.
Upcoming Classes
2020-2021 COURSES
December 2020
Nov 30 - Dec 13 OUPV Captains License Online $950
1-5 STCW Basic Training (5 Days) $1200
January 2021
11- 24 OUPV Captains License Online $950
26-30 Upgrade To Master (Nights) $400
31 Sail Endorsement / Tow Endorsement ($250 / $250)
February 2021
17-21 STCW Basic Training (5 Days) $1200
(More Courses & Dates Coming Soon)
Medical Care Provider (3 Days) $750
STCW Basic Training (5 Days) $1200
OUPV Captains License (Nights / Weekend) $950
Crowd Management (1 Day) $300
Crisis Management (1 Day) $300
Upgrade To Master (Nights) $400
Advanced Fire Fighting (4 Days) $900
Sail / Tow Endorsements $200 / $200
STCW II/3 Assesments (7-8 Days) $2500
Dates May Be Subject To Change
Training Flow Chart
Certifications Required for Crew-
Working on 6 passenger boats in the USVI
-CPR & First Aid
-Random Drug Testing Program
-add TWIC (from TSA) if entering secure port areas in US & BVI
Working on 6-12 Passenger Boats in the BVI
-add: STCW Basic Training
Working On Vessels with more than 12 passengers in BVI
-add: STCW Crowd Managment
-add TWIC (from TSA)
Additional: Helpful but not required by Law
-STCW Crisis Management
This information is not intended to answer all questions regrading licensing- use it as a guide only- information subject to change. Call for a personal consultation 340-775-2278
Certifications Required for Captains-
Operating 6 passenger boats in the USVI
-USCG OUPV Near Coastal License
-CPR & First Aid
-Random Drug Testing Program
-FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit
-TWIC Card (TSA.gov)
Operating 1-12 Passenger Boats in the BVI
-Add: Master Upgrade to 50 or 100 Gross Ton Master Near Coastal
-add: STCW Basic Training
-add: STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
-add: STCW Medical Care Provider
-add: STCW Proficency in Survival Craft (Limited)
-add: STCW II/3 Endorsement on License
Operating Vessels with more than 12 passengers in BVI
Same as above and
-add: STCW Crowd Managment
-add: STCW Crisis Management
-add: Vessel Security Officer
This information is not intended to answer all questions regrading licensing- use it as a guide only- information subject to change. Call for a personal consultation 340-775-2278