Knowledge

Find out why the moment a passenger pays changes your legal requirements and which USCG captain’s license keeps you compliant on the water.

Learn how the 25/50/100 Ton Master’s license works, including tonnage rules, inland and Near Coastal routes, and how it stacks up against the OUPV Six-Pack.

Learn what separates crew, skipper, and master skipper roles on recreational boats and when a Coast Guard captain’s license actually becomes required.

Learn how the Coast Guard evaluates captain’s license medical conditions one applicant at a time and what documentation turns most delays into approvals.