Towing Endorsement

Commercial Assistance Towing Endorsement

(for Master or OUPV)

Commercial Assistance Towing Endorsement Course

Individually Scheduled

4 HRS

$150

Any applicant who has successfully completes the Commercial Assistance Towing course within one year of application will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.482(b) to add an Assistance Towing endorsement to any national officer endorsement as:

Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV); OR
Master on vessels of less than 200 GRT; OR
Mate on vessels of less than 200 GRT.

This online course is 4 hours long and has a 15-question multiple choice test at the completion of it. A towing endorsement can be added to an OUPV 6-pack license or a Master’s license.

Course Pre-Requisites

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

18 years of age or older

Have a firm understanding of the English language

Complete the OUPV or Master’s course and examination, or be a current USCG License holder