Captain’s License/OUPV/6 Pack
Price: $699
Length: 6 days
(This course is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard)
| Course Dates |
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| November 8th-10th & 15th-17th, 2024 |
| December 6th-8th & 13th-15th, 2024 |
| January 10th-12th & 17th-19th, 2025 |
| February 21st-23rd & February 28th-March 2nd, 2025 |
| March 21st-23rd & 28th-30th, 2025 |
| April 4th-6th & 11th-13th, 2025 |
| May 2nd-4th & 9th-11th, 2025 |
| MORE COURSE DATES COMING SOON! |
This 6 day OUPV course is valid for uninspected passenger vessels of less than 100 gross tons and is a national license as defined in 46 CFR 11.467.
The U.S. Coast Guard calls this license Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV), while the rest of the world refers to it as the “6-Pack” license. The word “uninspected” is a technical term meaning that the equipment required, and the design of the boat, are less regulated. “”6-Pack” refers to the 6 passenger limitation placed on the boat and the license.
This course is USCG approved and does not require testing at the Coast Guard REC. All testing will occur at RCM at the end of the course. There is not an STCW equivalency for this license.
Course topics include:
- Rules of the Road
- Navigation/Piloting
- Marlinspike Seamanship
- Watchkeeping
- Meteorology and Oceanography
- Ship Handling and Maneuvering
- Ship Power Plants
- Fire Prevention, Emergency Operations and Safety
- Maritime law
- Shipboard Radio Communications
The goal is to ensure the student, upon successful completion of the course, will be able to operate an uninspected passenger vessel. Including taking responsibility for the safety of the vessel and passengers; the student will be aware of obligations under Coast Guard regulations concerning safety/protection of the marine environment; and, be able to take practical measures necessary to meet those obligations.
The requirements for this license in addition to this course are:
– 18 years of age
– 360 days of underway boating experience (90 of these days in the last 3 years)
– U.S. Coast Guard Physical
– Drug screen
– Current CPR/First Aid (Offered at RCM Maritime!)
– TWIC card (U.S. government security clearance)