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.
Are you embarking on a maritime career or just looking to upgrade your nautical skills? Our US Coast Guard-approved online Captain’s courses for both the OUPV license and the Master license stand out in this digital era.
The National Maritime Center (NMC) tells us that a total of 7,882 MMC applications in 2021 were delayed due to deficiencies in the medical certificate. We share here the top medical reasons that MMC certificates are delayed.
About half of the roughly 50,000 annual requests from mariners for Captains credentials are delayed at the National Maritime Center due to incomplete applications. How can you avoid the five most common reasons for delays?
Newly credentialed Captains and seafarers may wonder what STCW training is all about and if it is necessary for their career, or their next job.
Every day we get questions about the USCG Licensing process and how online learning works. So we are taking some time to listen and answer your questions face-to-face virtual in a live seminar.
A new Professional Captains Association and Virtual Captain’s Courses give Captain’s the hand they need
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 […]
A new study by the US Coast Gaurd states that an injury due a boating accident occurs every 2.5 hours. So many of these accidents can be prevented if a high regard for boating safety and awareness is adhered to while onboard. Experience does not always equate to safety. Education is a key factor in helping […]
