Security Levels

National Maritime Center (NMC)
Providing Credentials to Mariners
If you currently do not have a license and are interested in becoming
a “Charter Boat Captain,” you can achieve this goal by obtaining a
variety of licenses, as detailed below.
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General Requirements for Licenses Checklist
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Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV)
or “6-Pack” License – This license is most appropriate
for un-inspected passenger vessels which by law are limited to six or
less passengers for hire. These are usually smaller vessels and
normally engage in charter fishing, whale watching, SCUBA diving,
and tour cruises. This license is limited to near coastal waters
only not more than 100 miles offshore and is not valid for
international voyages.
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OUPV Limited License – Also known
as Limited Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels. This is
commonly known as a “launchtender license” and is issued to those
employed by organizations such as yacht clubs, marinas, formal
camps, and educational institutions, limited to the specific
activity and locality.
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Limited Master License (less than
100 gross register tons) – This is the same license as the
OUPV Limited License, but is issued
to those who operate Coast Guard inspected vessels.
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Master, 100 Tons License
(less than
100 gross register tons and only for 25, 50, or 100 gross register
tons) – This license is most appropriate for operating small
passenger vessels that hold a USCG Certificate of Inspection and
carry more than six passengers. Typical vessels include charter
boats (head boats), small ferries, dinner boats, and whale watch
vessels.
Please open the above links to view the requirements for each
licenses.
NMC Customer Service Center: 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662) email click here (IASKNMC)

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