Deck License Renewal - Online Course and Exam

What's Included

• Pass Guarantee - When you do the work, we'll ensure the result
• Enrollment Period - Enjoy unlimited access to your course for 12 months
• Online Final Exam - Available Any Day, Any Time
• MM-SEAS PRO Membership (2 years) - Simplifies the application process
• MLS eBook Training Series - Carry your training materials with you on any device
• MLS Audio - Learn while on the go or during other activities
• MLS Mobile - Easily access course materials online or offline

The Mariners Advantage

• Unmatched Excellence - US Coast Guard Approved Course Materials
• Decades of Expertise - Proven Curriculum and Results
• Empowering Boaters - Dynamic and Engaging Courseware
• Flexible Learning - Tailored to Your Schedule
• Day or Night, We've Got You Covered - 24/7 Live Technical Support

License Requirements

To renew your OUPV/Master Deck License , you must be able to show 360 days (one year) of sea service during the past five years. This must be verified by completing the Small Vessel Sea Service Form or by providing a letter from a vessel owner/company verifying your sea service.

Many Boat Captain's find themselves nearing renewal but, for various reasons, cannot meet the Coast Guard's one year service requirement.

An alternative to meeting the one year sea service requirement is to take the Mariners Learning System™ Deck License Renewal online course and exam. Following the United States Coast Guard-approved (USCG) Deck License Renewal course completion, you will be given a written examination to demonstrate your knowledge of Rules of the Road and deck general/safety concepts. Upon successfully passing your exam, a certificate will be issued that is recognized by the USCG as satisfying the testing requirements. The U.S. Coast Guard will accept this certificate in lieu of meeting the time requirement.

Additional Requirements

• Complete the USCG License Renewal Application (Form CG-719B)
• Have a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC Card)
• Pass a Physical Examination
• Pass a DOT Drug Test unless enrolled in a USCG - approved random drug testing program for the last 185 days, and with no failure or refusal to participate in a chemical test for dangerous drugs. If you are currently enrolled in a DOT approved random drug testing program you will not be required to take a new drug test for license renewal.
• You DO NOT need First Aid & CPR cards to renew your license
• Complete a USCG Original License Application Package

Online Testing

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 Deck License Renewal is a two module final exam with the following grading standards:

Rules of the Road

• Total Multiple-Choice Questions = 50
• Minimum Passing Percentage = 90%
• Total Questions Wrong and Still Pass = 5

Deck General/Safety

• Total Multiple-Choice Questions = 50
• Minimum Passing Percentage = 90%
• Total Questions Wrong and Still Pass = 5

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.