Next session: February 22 – March 6, 2021*

*Subject to federal, state and local COVID-19 regulations – students will receive full refunds in event of COVID-19 related class cancellation.

Instructor: Captain Michael Gerviss, USCG (RET)

Program Administrators: Deborah Putnam, ABM Controller (x234); Amanda Dudley, ABM Director of Education (x225)

Maximum capacity: 8 students per class

The ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis requires additional precautionary measures for students and staff alike. This includes a smaller roster, daily temperature checks, face coverings and limited access to museum office facilities.

Please read carefully through the course listings, payment information and “Before You Register” sections. Course content outlines are available upon request by emailing amandadudley@abm.org.

Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV):

Thinking of becoming a charter boat guide? Want to take people out on diving or fishing expeditions for pay? Then you need to become a licensed captain. This course prepares you for the US Coast Guard captain’s licensing exam for an uninspected vessel carrying up to 6 passengers. Study areas include: general seamanship, rules of the road, chart navigation, code of federal regulations, and more. Our goal is to have you prepared to submit your licensing application with the Coast Guard when you leave our class.

Course Tuition: $750* – No Additional Testing Fee

• Weekdays 9:00am-5:00pm
• Off Saturday and Sunday
• Exam is the following Saturday at 9:00AM

 

Masters Upgrade:

To captain boats with more than 6 passengers for hire, an upgrade to a Masters license is required. This endorsement is issued in 25, 50, and 100 GRT increments and most mariners qualified for OUPV credentials can add a 25 GRT upgrade with no additional sea time. Students who have previously completed the OUPV course with another institution and provide their certificate of completion or valid Merchant Mariners Credential upon registration may take the Masters Upgrade and/or Towing Endorsement classes at ABM without registering for the OUPV class.

Course Tuition: $250* – No Additional Testing Fee

• Wednesday and Thursday – 9:00am-5:00pm
• Friday – 9:00am-1:00pm
• Exam is Saturday at 9:00AM

 

Towing Endorsement Course:

This endorsement is required to provide any commercial towing assistance to other vessels that may be aground or disabled. Students who have previously completed the OUPV course with another institution and provide their certificate of completion or valid Merchant Mariners Credential upon registration may take the Masters Upgrade and/or Towing Endorsement classes at ABM without registering for the OUPV class.

Course Tuition: $100* – No Additional Testing Fee

Friday 1:00-5:00pm (includes testing)

 

CAPTAIN SCHOOL CALENDAR

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	OUPV 9:00am-5:00pm	OUPV 9:00am-5:00pm	OUPV 9:00am-5:00pm	OUPV 9:00am-5:00pm	OUPV 9:00am-5:00pm
	OUPV 9:00am-5:00pm	OUPV 9:00am-5:00pm	Masters 9:00am-5:00pm	Masters 9:00am-5:00pm	Masters 9:00am- 1:00pm Towing 1:00-5:00pm	FINAL EXAM 9:00am

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Click the course title below to register for it.

Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels

Upgrade to Master <100GRT

Commercial Assistance Towing Endorsement

To pay only the 50% deposit at the time of registration, use the code “DEPOSIT” when checking out.  Students can bring the remainder of their tuition with them on the first day of class.

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BEFORE YOU REGISTER

Please visit the National Maritime Center’s “How to Apply for a Merchant Mariner Credential” page for more information on the requirements to become a USCG licensed captain.

Once issued a passing certificate for a licensing exam, it is good for one year from the test date.  You may submit your licensing application to the US Coast Guard at any point within the year.  You may NOT work as a captain for hire until you receive your actual license issued by the US Coast Guard.

*Does not include 6% registration fee charged by FareHarbor.