Set out below are some of the different U.S. Coast Guard licenses and endorsements that are currently available to you through Sea Tech Marine Training.

The Coast Guard does not have to inspect the vessel, but the vessel does need to meet all the requirements set forth in Subchapter C of the Federal Regulations. These regulations will be discussed as part of our course.

NOTE: Any applicant who has successfully completed a 57 hour Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) course and who presents a Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN ONE YEAR of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(i) for original issuance, 46 CFR 10.209(c)(iii) for renewal, and 46 CFR 10.209(f) for reissuance of a license as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (Near Coastal).

The vessel safety inspection regulations, called Subchaper T, are very stringent and will be discussed in detail during the regulations portion of our upgrade course. A common, but accurate, statement concerning this inspection is, "the inspection process begins when the keel is laid."

To qualify for the Master's level license, we will hold an upgrade course consisting of 24 hours of instruction and a one part 60 question multiple choice exam. We encourage all students to upgrade to the Master's level license. Doing so later is seldom an easy process. Over 90% of our students do upgrade to the Master's level.

Tonnage for this license can be from 25 to 100 tons and is determined by the Regional Exam Center after evaluating your sea service time.

Contrary to what you may have been led to believe, if you qualify for the OUPV license, you will qualify for the Master's.

NOTE: Any applicant who has successfully completed a 24 hour Upgrade to Master Not More Than 100 Gross Tons course and who presents a Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN ONE YEAR of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.207 for upgrade of a license from OUPV to Master Not More Than 100 Gross Tons Near Coastal (Coast Guard examination module 221XX).

This endorsement will allow you to engage in assistance towing as is commonly offered by Sea Tow and Boat US. It is no longer permissible to operate commercial tugs on a low-level Master's level license, regardless of whether or not you have a towing assist endorsement on your license.

NOTE: Any applicant who has successfully completed a 4 hour Assistance Towing course and who presents a Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN ONE YEAR of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.482(b) for an Assistance Towing endorsement to any license up to Master Not More Than 200 Gross Tons.

Class room instruction also includes a radar simulator shown through a multi-media projector to illustrate how a vessel can mavigate different harbors.

Our one day seminar includes all course material and a Radar Trainer on CDROM format that the student can use at home to help hone his skills. Other topics include the following:

Courses generally run from 9:00 a.m. till 3:30 p.m. on the day of instruction. The hours for evening instruction are different. Current course schedules, locations, and costs can be found on our "Schedule" page.

This two-day, hands-on class is offered by Annapolis School of Seamanship and is team-taught by Captain John Martino and marine diesel mechanic Scott Segal.

It is designed to benefit both recreational boaters and professional mariners who operate vessels equipped with diesel engines. The course is applicable to all brands of marine diesels and is taught using several different working engines including: Yanmar, Westerbeake, and Universal.

Throughout this course, the combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on instruction allows students to easily make the transition from a theoretical to a practical understanding. Students will have an opportunity to perform procedures such as fuel system bleeding and trouble shooting.

Regardless of your level of experience or the type of engine in your own boat, the course will enable you to understand, troubleshoot, and perform basic preventative maintenance and repairs to your diesel engine.

Although this course is not designed to turn boat owners into expert mechanics, you will gain a working knowledge of marine diesels, enhance your understanding of the engine and its components, and have the confidence to know when an experienced mechanic is needed.

This course emphasizes real world cruising needs, maintenance, and diagnostics and is not an engine overhaul course.

Class size is limited to sixteen (16), so pre-registration is required.

Courses generally run from 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. on the day of instruction. Current course schedules and locations can be found on our "Schedule" page.

Services, Courses, Schedules, Instructors 
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