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INLAND

For uninspected vessels on inland waters

carrying 6 or fewer passengers.

Requirements:

• Minimum age 18.
• 360 days experience on a vessel
•  at least 90 days in the last 3 years.
• Social Security Card
• TWIC card

NEAR COASTAL

For uninspected vessels up to 100 miles offshore carrying 6 or fewer passengers.

Requirements:

•  Minimum age 18.
•  360 days experience on a vessel

• at least 90 days in the last 3 years

• minimum of 90 of those days served in offshore waters

•  Social Security Card
•  TWIC card

OUPV (6-Pack)

OUPV licenses are for vessels up to 100 GT

MASTER

For 25, 50, or 100 Gross Tons

INLAND

For inspected and uninspected

vessels on inland.

Requirements:

• Minimum age 19.
• 360 days experience on a vessel with at least 90 days in the last 3 years.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship
• Social Security Card
• TWIC card

NEAR COASTAL

For inspected and uninspected

vessels on both inland and offshore

waters out to 200 miles.

Requirements:

• Minimum age 19.
• 720 days experience on a vessel  

• at least 90 days in the last 3 years
•  minimum of 360 of those days  served in offshore waters.

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship
• Social Security Card
• TWIC card