Knowledge

Learn how to complete the FCC 605 Main Form for your Marine Radio Operator Permit with clear guidance on each section MLS students must fill out and sign.

Learn what the USCG Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement covers and who needs it, plus the sea service and exam needed to add it to your Master captain’s license.

See what you can do with a captain’s license, from charter fishing and yacht delivery to ferry work, plus the USCG requirements and costs to get started.

Reach the National Maritime Center by phone, email, or live chat for captain’s license questions. NMC hours, tips, and online tools in one place.

The Master’s Upgrade exam is one module, 70 questions, 70% to pass. Here’s what it covers, how long it takes, and how to prepare through MLS.

Learn the eligibility requirements for a USCG captain’s license: age, citizenship, sea time, physical exam, drug test, TWIC, and approved training.

The Master captain’s license opens careers in ferries, dinner cruises, water taxis, and yacht delivery. See real salary data and how to qualify.

Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders get 25% off all Mariners Learning System captain’s license courses. Verified through ID.me.

Add a Towing Endorsement to your captain’s license with a four-hour USCG-approved course and a 20-question exam. No extra sea time needed. $150 total.

MLS online exam requirements: computer specs, webcam setup, accepted photo IDs, allowed plotting tools, and passing scores by module.

Full OUPV/Six-Pack requirements checklist: age, sea time, drug test, physical exam, TWIC card, approved course, and passing scores.

Learn what counts as a sea service day, how to document time on Form CG-719S, and how to reach the 360 days you need for a captain’s license.