OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV)

OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV)

OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV)

Our U.S. Coast Guard approved OUPV course meets the written examination requirement for a National Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels license only. The OUPV license allows you to operate an uninspected vessel with six or less paying passengers, in U.S. waters only.
Subjects::
Rules of the Road, International and Inland
Deck General, Code of Federal Regulations
Navigation General including Aids to Navigation
Chart Plotting Navigation

Our courses in SAN DIEGO, CA: Class is held during three consecutive weekends: Friday Evenings (5:00 PM- 9:00 PM), Saturdays (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), and Sundays (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).  
 
Our course in NORFOLK, VA and ALAMEDA, CA are seven consecutive business days, Mon.-Fri.(8am-5pm), and Mon.-Tues.(8am-5pm) *Check holidays as this will displace start and end day. 
 
The course has approx. 2-5 hours of homework daily. Final examinations are taken in-class on the last day of class. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Operator of Un-Inspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) course and presents the Certificate...

Our U.S. Coast Guard approved OUPV course meets the written examination requirement for a National Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels license only. The OUPV license allows you to operate an uninspected vessel with six or less paying passengers, in U.S. waters only.
Subjects::
Rules of the Road, International and Inland
Deck General, Code of Federal Regulations
Navigation General including Aids to Navigation
Chart Plotting Navigation

Our courses in SAN DIEGO, CA: Class is held during three consecutive weekends: Friday Evenings (5:00 PM- 9:00 PM), Saturdays (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), and Sundays (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).  
 
Our course in NORFOLK, VA and ALAMEDA, CA are seven consecutive business days, Mon.-Fri.(8am-5pm), and Mon.-Tues.(8am-5pm) *Check holidays as this will displace start and end day. 
 
The course has approx. 2-5 hours of homework daily. Final examinations are taken in-class on the last day of class. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Operator of Un-Inspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) course and presents the Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of:

46 CFR 11.903(a)(24) original,
46 CFR 10.227(e)(1)(iii) renewal,
46 CFR 10.227(i)(1) for re-issuance (OUPV) Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters.  

You must ensure you meet the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center requirements for a license, prior to enrolling in a course. Please visit our helpful license requirements page to review some of the important requirements for a National OUPV license. Our Student Services staff can help answer your questions about which level of Deck Officer license you may qualify for.

When you register for this OUPV Course, we will mail you the following required books for the class: (3) Course books, and (1) USCG Navigation Rules & Regulations Handbook ("Rules of the Road" book). We highly advise that you register for this course at least one month in advance to allow adequate time to study.

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) (MARINS-340) course within one year of application will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j)(1) for original issuance, 46 CFR 10. 227(e) (1)(iii) for renewal, and 46 CFR 10.227(i) for reissuance for the following endorsement: Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) (Near Coastal, or Great Lakes & Inland, or Inland Waters). A course certificate may be used for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement and may not be used for any application transactions hereafter.

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MASTER 100 TONS 9/29/2025 Edmonds, WA WA, Edmonds Sep 29 2025 Oct 10 2025 $1600 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 2/03/2025 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Feb 03 2025 Feb 11 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 2/03/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Feb 03 2025 Feb 11 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 3/03/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Mar 03 2025 Mar 11 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 3/31/2025 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Mar 31 2025 Apr 08 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 4/11/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Apr 11 2025 Apr 27 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 6/23/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jun 23 2025 Jul 01 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 7/11/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Jul 11 2025 Jul 27 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 7/28/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jul 28 2025 Aug 05 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 9/05/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Sep 05 2025 Sep 21 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 9/25/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Sep 25 2025 Oct 03 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 10/10/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Oct 10 2025 Oct 26 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 8/11/2025 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Aug 11 2025 Aug 19 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 11/07/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Nov 07 2025 Nov 23 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 11/03/2025 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Nov 03 2025 Nov 11 2025 $1200 Add To Cart
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 12/15/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Dec 15 2025 Dec 23 2025 $1200 Add To Cart

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