Assistance Towing Endorsement - Online Course and Exam

Name: Assistance Towing Endorsement - Online Course and Exam
Brand: Mariners Learning System
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Why You Need This

The USCG Towing Endorsement is required if you will be engaged in towing a disabled vessel for payment, such as the activities of a US Sea Tow or Tow Boat operator. Any USCG license of 200 gross tons or less, including an OUPV/Six-Pack Captain's License, may be endorsed for assistance towing.

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License Requirements

The Assistance Towing Endorsement is for those who hold an OUPV or Master Captain's License and would like to engage in assisting vessels for a fee.

To "commercially assist" other vessels that may be aground, disabled, or out of fuel, or experiencing some other malfunction requires an endorsement for Commercial Assistance Towing.

Following the United States Coast Guard-approved (USCG) Towing Endorsement course completion, you will be given a written examination to demonstrate your knowledge of assistance towing, safety, equipment, and procedures.

Upon successfully passing your exam, a certificate will be issued that is recognized by the USCG as satisfying the testing requirements.

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Mariners Learning System™ offers Coast Guard-approved remote testing for those looking to become a licensed Captain. Our eLearning system makes it easy to take your Captain’s Licensing course and final proctored exam online when it’s convenient for you. Any Day. Any Time. Any Place.

Grading Process

Once the student completes the course quizzes and online module exam(s), they can test on-demand online for their final proctored exam with Mariners Learning System™. No testing at the Coast Guard Regional Exam Centers.

The Towing Endorsement is a single module final exam with the following grading standards:

Total Multiple-Choice Questions = 20
Minimum Passing Percentage = 70%
Total Questions Wrong and Still Pass = 6

The student must pass all modules to receive a certification of completion. If a student fails one or more modules, they will be able to retest after the previous exams are reviewed, and reattempts unlocked. This re-examination must occur within 3 months of the original testing attempt or prior to the course expiration date, whichever date comes first. Those who do not pass an exam module after three attempts must retake the entire online course and retest all modules online prior to the year course expiration date and wait a period of 45 days to retest.

Exam Requirements

Students must have a high-speed Internet connection and an up-to-date desktop or laptop with a webcam and microphone. Also, students must have the ability to download software through the MLS account. This is required to access the exam.

When testing online for the proctored exam, students will be required to display a legible photocopy of their Coast Guard recognized photo identification to the computer screen. The student will be required to complete the course evaluation form prior to testing. These copies will be retained for our records per USCG requirements.

The list of acceptable forms of photo identification includes:

U.S. driver’s license
U.S. Passport
Foreign Passport
Law enforcement credential, with photograph of the applicant, issued by Federal, State, or local government
U.S. Military identification card
Official identification card issued by a State, or local government
Official identification card issued by the Federal Government
Merchant Marine Document issued after February 3, 2003

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to provide a clear and legible copy of identification. If an ID is not provided and/or MLS is unable to read the copy, it will result in a failure. No exceptions per Coast Guard policy. No other forms of identification will be accepted.

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OUPV License Overview

: An Assistance Towing Endorsement is an addition to a United States Coast Guard (USCG) Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) or Master's captain's license. This endorsement permits the license holder to engage in commercial assistance towing, which includes helping other vessels that are aground, disabled, or otherwise in need of a tow for a fee.
: Any captain who holds an OUPV or Master's captain's license and plans to offer towing services for disabled or distressed vessels for compensation must obtain this endorsement.
: Commercial assistance towing activities generally include towing a vessel for a fee, assisting vessels that are aground, helping vessels that are out of fuel or have mechanical breakdowns, and providing any other assistance where a fee is involved.
: To obtain an Assistance Towing Endorsement, you must already hold a valid OUPV or Master's captain's license (or apply for it simultaneously), complete a USCG-approved Towing Endorsement course, and pass a written examination (covering topics such as towing safety, equipment, and procedures). You will submit a certificate of completion for the written requirement, along with the appropriate application fees and packet, to the USCG.
: After successfully completing the course and passing the exam, you will receive a certificate. You must then submit this certificate, along with any required forms and applicable fees, to the National Maritime Center (NMC) as part of the application process to add the endorsement to your existing license.
: The level of difficulty is subjective and can vary for each individual. However, the course and exam are designed to ensure you have a fundamental understanding of assistance towing safety and operations. Thorough preparation and study will typically lead to successful completion.
: The Assistance Towing Endorsement is valid for the same period as your OUPV or Master's captain's license - typically five years. Renewal of the endorsement aligns with the renewal of your primary captain's license.
: No, the endorsement renewal is usually tied to the renewal of your OUPV or Master's license. When you renew your main license, you'll have the option to renew your endorsements at the same time, provided you still meet the necessary requirements.
: No, salvage operations typically require different expertise and may have separate legal implications and insurance requirements. A specific Salvage Endorsement or license may be required for those activities.
: Operating a commercial towing service without the necessary endorsement is against USCG regulations and can result in fines/penalties, and potentially affect your captain's license.

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Wanting to carry on the tradition of Seawolf and sharing the love of sailing on Lake Ray Hubbard, Captain Billy obtained his captain’s license with Mariners Learning System, which he did with great success! He achieved outstanding scores for his OUPV/6-Pack Captain’s License, Towing and Sailing Endorsements, and his upgrade to Masters.

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Overall rating: 4.8421054 / 5 from 76 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Assistance Towing Endorsement - Online Course and Exam offers a comprehensive program with outstanding support, as reported by customers. The course is easy to complete and informative, providing valuable insights for those seeking a USCG Towing Endorsement.

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Program Support: 12%
Class Completion: 12%

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Review highlights

"Program and support is outstanding." — Jrice63
"Great programs and service." — Jrice63
"The material given and the program online is laid out very well to set up students for success." — Ajseal09

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I took the towing, sailing,

"I took the towing, sailing, and masters class with Mariners. It was super straight forward. Easy program to follow."

— Dave W. (5/5)

I'm doing ok with the

"I'm doing ok with the work but it is hard to read I like whin i did the sixpack it was read to me and this is not"

— Chris M. (5/5)

This course was well written

"This course was well written and easy to follow. I also appreciate the all online format."

— Jason D. (5/5)

Worth every penny. Easy to

"Worth every penny. Easy to use system."

— Christopher P. (5/5)

The course is amazing! Yes,

"The course is amazing! Yes, you need to work and need to learn then you have success! I would do it again and I recommend MLS!"

— Robert P. (5/5)

Great to deal with and

"Great to deal with and course was fantastic"

— Brian D. (5/5)

Great way to learn!!

"Great way to learn!!"

— Scott B. (5/5)

Waiting to finish my Masters

"Waiting to finish my Masters before starting course."

— Philip J. (5/5)

Assistance towing endorsement

"Very informative on towing great information"

— Melvin T. (5/5)

I really like the format.

"I really like the format. It’s easy to understand which makes learning the material much less stressful."

— Michele (5/5)

Q&A

On a closed Lake in order to tow do I need anything other than the assistant Towing endorsement or can I just do it alone: You will need a captain's license to add a Towing Endorsement to.
Can I just get a towing endorsement without a full captain's license?: You will need a captain's license to add a Towing Endorsement to.
WHATS COMMERCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWING VS THE TOWING ASSISTANCE ENDORSEMENT? OR ARE THEY THE SAME?: They are one in the same!
How many pages is the course curriculum?: Our Towing endorsement course is designed to be a 4-hour course, however, because our courses are self-paced, the average student takes a couple of hours to complete the Towing Endorsement online course.
how many hours is the towing endorsement course?: Our Towing endorsement course is designed to be a 4-hour course, however, because our courses are self-paced, the average student takes a couple of hours to complete the Towing Endorsement online course.

Assistance Towing Endorsement - Online Course and Exam

All Devices

Flexible Learning

Pass Guarantee

Coast Guard-Approved

24/7 Support

How We Stack Up

Mariners

The Rest

OUPV License Overview

Real Captains, Real Results

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200,000+ Students Can’t Be Wrong!

AI Generated Review Summary

Summary topics

Review highlights

Reviews

I took the towing, sailing,

I'm doing ok with the

This course was well written

Worth every penny. Easy to

The course is amazing! Yes,

Great to deal with and

Great way to learn!!

Waiting to finish my Masters

Assistance towing endorsement

I really like the format.

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