Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels

More familiarly known as the "Charterboat (6 Pack) License".  Allows you to take up to 6 passengers for hire on a vessel at one time.

 

CFR Reference:      46 CFR 10.467

 

Sea Service:  360 days (no tonnage requirement)

 

Training:

á       OUPV Course

á       First Aid/CPR

 

 

 

Master 100 Gross Tons

 

CFR Reference:   46 CFR 10.429

License Types:

 

1.     Near Coastal:  720 days of service on ocean or near coastal waters (360 days inland acceptable)

2.     Great Lakes and Inland:  360 days of service including 90 days on Great Lakes waters

3.     Inland:  360 days of service on any waters

4.     Rivers:  360 days of service on any waters

 

Tonnage:  50 GT increments

The license is limited to the maximum tonnage of which minimum 25% of required experience was obtained;   OR  150% of the maximum tonnage on which at least 50% of the service was obtained, whichever is higher.  If all service under 5 GT, a 25 GT license can be issued.