Maine Maritime Academy > Center for Professional Mariner Development > Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) | Blended Course | $750

Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV)   |   Blended Course   |   $750

MEMACE-340

 

 

Part 1:  Begin the Course   |   Register Now

 

Part 2: On-Campus Assessment

 2026 Dates

Please contact our office for assessment dates.

 

Course Duration

This is a 56-hour hybrid course, consisting of:

  • 48 hours of self-paced online coursework
  • Followed by an 8-hour, in-person review and assessment session.

Certification will be issued upon successful completion of the on-campus assessment.

 


Course Description

This OUPV course prepares mariners to pursue licensing as an Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV), commonly known as a “Six-Pack” license.

An OUPV license allows captains to operate vessels under 100 GRT and carry up to six paying passengers up to 100 miles offshore. This credential can lead to opportunities working as a charter captain for fishing or sailing excursions, ferry operator, dive boat captain, or on other small commercial vessels.

To qualify for an OUPV license, applicants must document a minimum of 360 days of sea service, including at least 90 days within the past three years. Additional U.S. Coast Guard requirements include proof of age and U.S. citizenship, qualifying sea service documentation, and meeting applicable medical and physical standards.

Final license endorsements may vary based on your boating experience and intended area of operation.

 

Course Materials

Upon enrollment, students will receive a training chart and maneuvering board sheets.

A workbook featuring practical exercises in coastal navigation and chart plotting, tide and current calculations, and general navigation and deck topics will be available through Canvas.

Students are required to provide their own navigation tools, including:

  • Dividers
  • Triangles
  • Parallel rules

 

Topics Covered

Participants will develop knowledge and practical skills in the following areas:

  • Rules of the Road
  • Compass Use and Principles of Electronic Navigation
  • Chart Work and Nautical Publications
  • Coastal Piloting, Navigation, and Position Determination
  • Meteorology, Oceanography, Tides, and Currents
  • Aids to Navigation
  • Communications
  • Shipboard Management, Seamanship, Sanitation, and Safety
  • Maritime Law, Credentialing of Seamen, and Ship’s Business
  • Pollution Management
  • Vessel Maneuvering and Handling
  • Anchoring and Berthing
  • Marlinespike Seamanship
  • Small Vessel Power Plants
  • Firefighting, Lifesaving, and Emergency Procedures

 

Course Requirements

To successfully complete this course, students must:

  • Complete all required online coursework
  • Successfully pass all required written examinations

 

Required Exam Scores

Students must achieve the following minimum scores:

  • Rules of the Road: 90%
  • Deck General and Safety: 70%
  • Navigation General: 70%
  • Chart Plot: 90%

 

 

Course Access & Online Learning

Upon registration, students will receive a confirmation email with login details for Canvas, Maine Maritime Academy’s online learning platform.

  • The course is self-paced
  • Modules must be completed sequentially, with a quiz after each
  • Allow up to 2 hours for the course to appear on your dashboard after registering

Returning students can log in using their existing Canvas credentials.

Maine Maritime Academy alumni who previously used Canvas as undergraduates will receive a new Canvas account for their CPMD courses.

 

 

Participants in Assessment

Minimum: 2   |   Maximum: 4

 

 

Retake Policy

Students who do not pass the exam on the first attempt may retake it.

 

USCG Approval

Each student who completes this OUPV 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 endorsement as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) – Near Coastal, or Great Lakes & Inland, or Inland Waters.