Do you need a captain’s license for boat deliveries? The answer may not be as straightforward as you think. Get the full details here.

If marijuana is legal in your state, will it still cause you to fail a captain’s license drug test? Yes. Here’s what you need to know.

Will having glasses keep you from passing the captain’s license vision test? What about color blindness? Vision loss? Learn what the USCG actually cares about.

Wondering, do I have to be a U.S. citizen to get my captain’s license? You may have more options than you think. Learn the requirements you’ll need here.

Find the perfect gift for every boater, from captain’s courses to personalized gear, in our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide.

You can absolutely get 360 days on the water even if you don’t own your own vessel. Learn how to get sea time by taking advantage of alternative opportunities.

Learn which captain’s license types are most appropriate for various types of maritime careers, plus the top advice I give to every student.

Do you have to take a captain’s license course to start a commercial boating operation? No, but here’s the crucial reason you should.

Discover why you need a captain’s license for charity work and what the consequences can be for not having one.

Get answers to more detailed questions about captain’s license sea time, including how far back you can count and the nuances of military service days.

Learn how MM-SEAS supports mariners as they complete their captain’s license application, helping ensure straightforward and seamless processing.

Learn why Mariners never charges students an extra captain’s license fee and how my personal experience impacted the way I built our school.