What are the different types of licenses that I may qualify for?
• The vessel may carry up to 6 paying passengers plus crew • The license is good up to 100 Gross Tons • The vessel must be operated within the boundary lines established by the US Coast Guard • No time is required outside the boundary line established by the US Coast Guard to obtain the license • Operators must be a minimum of 18 years of age • US citizenship is not required for operating a vessel of less than 5 Net Tons (about 26ft). Citizenship is required for operation of a documented vessel-for-hire over 5 net tons. OUPV NEAR COASTAL (6 PAK) = Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel • The vessel may carry up to 6 paying passengers plus crew • The license is good up to 100 Gross Tons • Some insurance companies will require a licensed Captain on board for deliveries or relocations • The vessel may be operated inland and up to 100 miles offshore • If traveling to international ports or operating in international waters under the authority of your license, STCW training may be require
