CAPTAIN'S LICENSE COURSES

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Master's Captain's License

Enroll in Confident Captain’s US Coast Guard-approved online course to obtain your Master 25, 50, or 100 Gross Ton Near-Coastal or Offshore License. The course is intended for those looking to operate passenger or commercial vessels up to 100 Tons.  

Anytime

80 HRS

$845

OUPV (6-Pack) Captain's License Course

This Confident Captain course is tailored for mariners seeking to obtain a US Coast Guard-issued OUPV License, also known as the 6-Pack License. With this license, you’ll be authorized to captain vessels carrying up to six passengers, perfect for charter fishing, sailing tours, and other small commercial vessel operations.

Anytime

56.5 HRS

$645

OUPV to Master

This Confident Captain course is for those who already have a US Coast Guard OUPV License, often referred to as a Six-Pack License, and have the sea time and experience now to upgrade their ticket but need to complete this shorter US Coast Guard-approved online course and exam. 

Anytime

23.5 HRS

$375

Sailing Endorsement

Confident Captain’s 4-hour U.S. Coast Guard-approved course is designed for any candidate holding a USCG Master or Mate license (not OUPV) who plans to operate an inspected sailing vessel.

Scheduled

4 HRS

$150

Towing Endorsement

Scheduled

4 HRS

$150

Confident Captain’s 4-hour U.S. Coast Guard-approved course is designed for any candidate holding a USCG License who plans to operate an towing vessel.

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What types of boat captain’s licenses can I obtain through Confident Captain?

At Confident Captain, we offer two types of boat captain’s licenses. You can pursue the Master 25/50/100 Ton License which allows you to captain vessels up to 100 Gross Tons, and the OUPV License (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels), commonly known as the Six-Pack License, for operating vessels carrying up to six passengers.

The Master 100 GT License permits you to captain any vessel up to 100 gross tons, whether inspected or not, and is suitable for those intending to operate larger or commercial vessels. The OUPV License, also known as the Six-Pack License, allows you to operate uninspected vessels carrying up to six passengers, ideal for smaller, private charters. 

Choosing the right course depends on the type of vessel you plan to operate and your career or boating aspirations. You can contact our advisors for a personalized consultation or visit our website for detailed descriptions and prerequisites for each course.

Confident Captain provides support via phone, email, and a robust chat help team. Our seasoned maritime professionals are dedicated to assisting you through your learning and application process.

If you fall short in a module, USCG regulations allow you to retake just that module rather than the entire exam. This ensures you focus only on the areas that need improvement. You will get three total attempts to pass the module should you fail it. 

The ‘boundary’ lines define the geographic areas between inland waters and coastal waters. Sea time accumulated outside these lines is crucial for qualifications that require experience in navigating coastal or near-coastal waters.

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