I want to address a critical aspect of maritime licensing – the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card, particularly its significance for those pursuing the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) and Master 25/50/100 GT licenses.
Embarking on the journey to get your captain’s license can feel like navigating through a sea of misinformation. From well-meaning advice from ‘licensed friends’ to ‘dockside expertise’, it’s easy to get lost and to get bad information.
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By Capt. Peter Alarie – Pro Sailor and Senior Instructor at Confident Captain As a professional sailor, coach and instructor of captain’s courses, I work with sailors of all levels of experience. I have come to notice that many of them have no professional certifications from recognized organizations like the US Coast Guard or Royal […]
Web-based learning is an excellent option for individuals who want to get a Captain’s license but simply don’t enjoy studying or have difficulty studying and staying on track. Here are three reasons why: #1. Learn At Your Own Pace One of the best attributes of online courses is that you get to learn at your own […]
