Captain Licenses

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Ever got intrigued by a United States Coast Guard-sanctioned Captain license? Of course all official information is available on the US Coast Guard web site: http://www.uscg.mil/, but it is a somewhat cryptic process which can quickly become very confusing.

Here is the real, 10-page Guide, packed with practical information. It will describe, in plain English, how to efficiently navigate those tricky waters to the OUPV License, aka "6-pack", for 6 passengers, and more if you wish. It has been written by people who have successfully been through the entire process.
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Table of Contents

The OUPV "6 Pack" License

• Definition
• Official Requirements
• What You Have To Do
• How To Do it Efficiently
• What Is Really Considered As "Sea Time"
• How To Document Sea Time
• Plus: A charter boat owner's personal experience of going through the Licensing process.

Going one step further: The Master License

Going two steps further: The RYA/USCG Certification

The Captain License Guide

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