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Learn who needs a Marine Radio Operator Permit, what MROP means, when the FCC MP permit is required, and which exam element you must pass to qualify.
Get Form CG-719P right the first time with this complete guide to DOT drug testing requirements for your Merchant Mariner Credential application.
Learn how to upgrade from an OUPV Six-Pack to a Master captain’s license, including the sea time, tonnage, and USCG course requirements explained.
Explore the exact structure of the OUPV/Six-Pack exam and find out why most Mariners Learning System students pass it on their very first attempt.
Full OUPV/Six-Pack requirements checklist: age, sea time, drug test, physical exam, TWIC card, approved course, and passing scores.
Learn how to easily access your Mariners Learning System account with step-by-step login instructions for the Course Locker. Includes password recovery tips and browser bookmarking guidance.
Boost your fishing charter business with modern digital marketing strategies. Learn SEO, social media, email marketing, and more to reel in customers.
Learn to use wind chill charts to understand cold-weather risks on the water and protect yourself against dangerous boating conditions.
Master essential boating safety tips from a world sailor, including VHF radio use, water rescue, and CPR skills that could save your life at sea.
Where should you avoid anchoring? Discover key areas to skip when dropping anchor — from high-traffic zones to protected reefs — for safer boating.
How to handle difficult passengers on your boat? From managing alcohol use to addressing arguments — learn practical tips for safer, smoother sailing.
Looking for a place to secure your boat? Compare marina slips, dry storage, and mooring options to find the perfect solution for your needs and budget.
Essential for safe navigation, nautical chart symbols and abbreviations provide key details on buoys, lights, day beacons, landmarks, wrecks, and hazards.
Protect yourself with boat captain insurance when working on others’ vessels, and focus on safety without worrying about liability.
Certain vessels require a Marine Radio Operator Permit. Discover the requirements, exam process, and how to get your permit with an FCC-approved course.
Expert tips to help you successfully navigate port at home or abroad, in rough weather or fair.
Learn our boat safety equipment checklist, which includes the U.S. Coast Guard’s official requirements alongside some recommendations of our own.
If a passenger goes overboard, preparedness is key to a good outcome. Learn eight crucial water rescue steps from a boat so you can act quickly and decisively.
Learn how and why a captain’s license may lower your insurance rates, plus other cost-saving tips for comprehensive boat coverage.
Don’t let your USCG captain’s license renewal slip by. Learn the steps to renew on time and avoid losing your hard-earned certification, starting today.
Unlock 24/7 access to Navi, an AI instructor trained on MLS course material, so you can ask questions, run practice quizzes, and nail your captain’s exam.
Discover the three types of drug tests working captains must submit to even after they’ve met the initial USCG drug testing requirements for their license.
Learn which substances the MMC drug test looks for, plus how masking agents and false positives factor in.
Learn how to build a charter business plan that covers pricing, expenses, and marketing so your captain’s license leads to lasting profit.
Discover how Navy veteran Norm Meshaw built a second career on the water with a Master’s license and trusted training from Mariners Learning System.
Learn why you have to report expunged convictions on your captain’s license application, what the Coast Guard is looking for, and what to do if you’re unsure.
