USCG Captain's Licensing Courses
San Francisco Bay
Long Beach, CA - Lake Tahoe, NV
U.S. Coast Guard Approved
Dynamic, Instructor-Led Classroom Courses
3-Weekend OUPV "6-Pack" Course & Exam - $695
3-Day Upgrade to Master 25/50/100-Ton - $325
New! USCG-Approved First Aid / CPR / Physical & Drug Test


98% Pass Rate
"Old-School Experience with New-School Attitude"TM
Included with all courses:
Assistance with the USCG Application Process
Job Referral Program for our Licensed Graduates
Ongoing Industry Interaction as a Member of the SmartCaptains Community
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Which USCG Captain's License is for Me?
OUPV “6-Pack”
(Recreational-Built Vessels – Power and Sail Vessels for Hire) or
Master 25/50/100-Ton
(Commercial-Built Vessels – Ferries, Commercial Fishing Boats, Dining Cruise Vessels, Water Taxis, etc.)
For Licenses Comparison Click the “USCG Licenses” Tab Above
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Set yourself up for success!
Start with the OUPV "6-Pack" Captain's License course for Recreational Vessels spread out over three weekends: Per USCG guidelines for all schools, the OUPV '6-pack' license is the first 75% of the Master's 100-Ton license, including Rules of the Road, Chart Plotting, Navigation General, and Deck General/Safety. The Master's license allows you to operate Inspected Vessel for Hire. Topics include fixed firefighting systems, safety drills, and lifeboat deployment.