ASSISTANCE TOWING

ASSISTANCE TOWING

ASSISTANCE TOWING

This four (4) hour U.S. Coast Guard Approved course satisfies the requirements of 46 CFR 11.482(b) to add an Assistance Towing endorsement to any national officer endorsement as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) or Mate or Master on vessels of less than 200 GRT. 
 
Any U.S. Coast Guard deck officer license of 200 tons or less, including an OUPV, may be endorsed for Assistance Towing. This endorsement authorizes the holder to engage in commercial assistance towing within the scope of their license.
 
Course subjects include:
 
  • Rules of the Road
  • Towing Terms and Definitions
  • Towing Equipment, Towing Hazards, and Towing Setup
 
CLASSROOM COURSE- CALL TO SCHEDULE (IF NO DATES AVAILABLE BELOW)
 
 
ONLINE- ENROLL BELOW Four weeks to complete the course, 90 days to take the final exam. After enrolling, you will receive access to our online portal within 3-5 business days via email. 
 

Length: 4 Hours

ONLINE COURSE format: After registering, you will receive access to our online portal within 3-5 business days via email. You have 4 Weeks to complete the online course, starting on the date that MI Student Services emails you the link to our online portal. THERE ARE NO EXTENSIONS. 
 
The materials for online are online; there are no printed course books or handouts.   Final exams for ONLINE COURSES must be proctored IN-PERSON. Appointment only, USCG-Approved final exam are given at one of our approved locations in Alameda and San Diego, CA; Norfolk, VA; Honolulu, HI or Everett, WA. 
 
You have 90 days to take the exam. Upon successfully completing the exam, you will receive a Certificate of Training that is valid for one (1) year and must be submitted to the National Maritime Center.

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Assistance Towing (MARINS-42) course within one year of application will satisfy: The examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.482(b) to add an Assistance Towing endorsement to any national officer endorsement as: Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV); OR Master on vessels of less than 200 GRT; OR Mate on vessels of less than 200 GRT.

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Courses Location Start Date End Date Cost
ASSISTANCE TOWING 1/01/2023 Online Online, Online Jan 01 2023 Dec 31 2025 $200.00 Add To Cart
ASSISTANCE TOWING 1/16/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jan 16 2026 Jan 16 2026 $150.00 Add To Cart
ASSISTANCE TOWING 3/13/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Mar 13 2026 Mar 13 2026 $150.00 Add To Cart
ASSISTANCE TOWING 7/17/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jul 17 2026 Jul 17 2026 $150.00 Add To Cart
ASSISTANCE TOWING 11/13/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Nov 13 2026 Nov 13 2026 $150.00 Add To Cart

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