NEW FOR 2020! ONLINE REGISTRATION AND AN INCREASED CLASS SIZE!

REGISTRATION FOR THE FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 7 SESSION OF THE CAPTAIN SCHOOL IS NOW LIVE. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Carefully read through the course listings, payment information and “Before You Register” sections before proceeding to the registration link above.

ABM is proud to announce that our maximum capacity for all Captain School courses has now doubled from 12 to 24 students. A minimum of 18 students is required to allow us to pay two instructors; students 13-17 will be placed on the next session’s roster if we are unable to meet the minimum of 18.

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

February 24-28 & March 2-3, 2020

• Weekdays 9:00am-5:00pm
• Off Saturday & Sunday
• Exam is Saturday, March 7 at 9:00AM

 

Masters Upgrade:

To captain large boats with more than 6 passengers, 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.

Course Tuition: $250 – No Additional Testing Fee

March 4-6, 2020

• Wednesday 3/4 and Thursday 3/5 – 9am-5pm
• Friday 3/6 – 12-8pm
• Exam is Saturday, November 23 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, etc.

Course Tuition: $100 – No Additional Testing Fee

March 6, 2020 8:30am-12pm

 

CAPTAIN SCHOOL CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 7, 2020

Instructors: Captain Michael Gerviss, USCG (RET) and Captain Jeff Garnsey, USN (RET)

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	OUPV 9am-5pm	OUPV 9am-5pm	OUPV 9am-5pm	OUPV 9am-5pm	OUPV 9am-5pm
	OUPV 9am-5pm	OUPV 9am-5pm	Masters 9am-5pm	Masters 9am-5pm	Towing 8:30am- 12pm Masters 12-8pm	FINAL EXAM 9:00am

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Students may register for any and all courses by paying their full tuition on the registration page or by submitting a deposit of 50% of their total tuition with their initial registration. To pay only the 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 class 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.