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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.

Deck license renewal requires 360 days of sea time or an approved refresher course, plus a physical, a drug test, and an application. Here’s the full checklist.

Learn how to disclose convictions through Navita™, complete Form CG-719C, upload supporting records, and understand USCG assessment periods for a captain’s license.

Military sea time counts toward a captain’s license at 60% credit per qualifying day. Here’s which duties qualify and how to document your service.

Discover what a USCG captain’s license qualifies you to do, from running commercial charters to safer recreational boating and insurance perks.

Understand which FCC commercial radio operator license your vessel requires and how the MROP exam eligibility rules and lifetime permit work.

Understand what the Assistance Towing Endorsement actually authorizes and how to add this credential to your captain’s license with USCG-approved training.