USCG OUPV to Master Online Course

Learn and study on your own time to upgrade your Captain’s Licence.

Anytime

23.5 hours

$ 395

Why this course:


Get Your Professional Captains License to upgrade up to 100 Gross Tons

The US Coast Guard Master 100 Gross Tons License allows its holder to captain any vessel up to 100 tons, regardless of whether or not it is inspected. Successful completion of our Master 100 GT course and exam satisfies all 100 Ton educational requirements and prepares you to obtain a US Coast Guard-issued master’s license ranging from 25 to 100 GT.

Learn and Test with Us!

Our 23.5 hours of curriculum prepare you for the USCG Upgrade Exam – which you take with us – to achieve a completion certificate to complete your upgraded Merchant Marine Credential.

REGISTER NOW

How our Online Courses work:

  1. Register by selecting the USCG Online Captain’s Course –> OUPV to Master Upgrade Online Course
  2. Upon registering, you will receive course login directions and details via email.
  3. Order your course materials of Charts, Divider, Ruler, and Chapmans (list emailed upon checkout or can view be viewed here).
  4. Participate in the entire course.
  5. Register for your USCG Exam with us and if you need more preparation, sign up for Tutoring as needed.
  6. Take and pass your exam with us online, on your own device.
  7. Receive your Course Completion Certificate.
  8. Fill out your USCG application using our student application guide.
  9. Send your application and certificate to the Coast Guard.
  10. Get your Captain’s License!

Course Pre-Requisites:

In order to participate in the course the following criteria must be met:

  • The candidate must be 19 years of age to enroll in a Master’s course
  • All candidates must have a firm understanding of the English language

Required Sea-time

  • At least 360 days of sea time
  • Each day of experience is defined by a minimum of 4 hours underway. The US Coast Guard makes exceptions for professional mariners working several shifts in one day and those who live aboard. Learn more about documenting your sea time.

Master Inland and Master Inland/OUPV Prerequisites

  • 360 days of sea-time
  • 90 of the 360 days must be within the last three years
  • All experience must be obtained after the age of 16

Master Inland/Mate Near Coastal Prerequisites

  • 360 days of sea-time
  • 90 of the 360 days must be within the last 3 years
  • All experience must be obtained after the age of 16
  • 180 of the 360 days must be outside the “boundary” line used for licensing purposes

Master Near Coastal (to 100NM offshore) Prerequisites

  • 720 days of sea-time
  • 90 of the 720 days must be within the last 3 years
  • All experience must be obtained after the age of 16
  • 360 of the 720 days must be outside the “boundary” line used for licensing purposes

REGISTER

Next step: Register for your USCG Exam with us

Schedule an online, completely remote exam which will be proctored by one of our staff.

Remote Exam:

Take the USCG Exam on your own time – from the ease of your home and on your own computer – using our online proctoring service.


REGISTER

Need some help before your exam?

If you need some extra practice before the exam, join one of our Captain Trainers for to learn some best practices, common mistakes, and get your questions answered. This is a chance to sharpen the skills so you are ready for either your Master 25/50/100 Exam or OUPV (6-Pack).

Upcoming Dates:

REGISTER