OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV)
- Format 58 Hours
Course Description
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.
Course subjects include:
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 Alameda and 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 is eight consecutive business days, Mon-Fri, and Mon-Wed. *Check holidays as this will displace start and end day.
Course subjects include:
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 Alameda and 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 is eight consecutive business days, Mon-Fri, and Mon-Wed. *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) for original issuance,
46 CFR 10.227(e)(1)(iii) for renewal,
46 CFR 10.227(i)(1) for re-issuance, of a merchant mariner endorsement as Operator of Un-Inspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters.
The course completion certificate issued upon successful completion of this course is valid for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement(s) and may not be used for future application transactions.
46 CFR 11.903(a)(24) for original issuance,
46 CFR 10.227(e)(1)(iii) for renewal,
46 CFR 10.227(i)(1) for re-issuance, of a merchant mariner endorsement as Operator of Un-Inspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters.
The course completion certificate issued upon successful completion of this course is valid for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement(s) and may not be used for future application transactions.
Class Requirements
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.
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.
Training Certificate of Completion
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.
Available Dates
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 1/08/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Jan 08 2024 to Jan 16 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 1/12/2024 San Diego, CA
- Date Jan 12 2024 to Jan 28 2024
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 2/09/2024 Alameda, CA
- Date Feb 09 2024 to Feb 25 2024
- Location CA, Alameda
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 3/01/2024 San Diego, CA
- Date Mar 01 2024 to Mar 17 2024
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 3/04/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Mar 04 2024 to Mar 12 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 3/18/2024 Everett
- Date Mar 18 2024 to Mar 26 2024
- Location WA, Everett
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 4/12/2024 San Diego, CA
- Date Apr 12 2024 to Apr 28 2024
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 5/06/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date May 06 2024 to May 14 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 5/31/2024 Alameda, CA
- Date May 31 2024 to Jun 16 2024
- Location CA, Alameda
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 7/01/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Jul 01 2024 to Jul 09 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 7/12/2024 San Diego, CA
- Date Jul 12 2024 to Jul 28 2024
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 8/05/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Aug 05 2024 to Aug 13 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 8/09/2024 Alameda, CA
- Date Aug 09 2024 to Aug 25 2024
- Location CA, Alameda
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 9/03/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Sep 03 2024 to Sep 11 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1200
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- Session OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 9/06/2024 San Diego, CA
- Date Sep 06 2024 to Sep 22 2024
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 1200
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