Upgrade to Master
This 24-hour class covers the two subjects required for the USCG exam: Deck General and Environmental Pollution and Safety. It is for those wishing to obtain a master's license or upgrade from an OUPV.
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Upgrade to Master. Classes are held over three days. 9:00 am - 6:00 Pm (One-hour lunch break) + the final examen will be the day #4 in the morning.
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Classes are limited to 20 students.
Cost: $600 per student.
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To register for the 2025 courses, please call or text 410-829-0351.
(Hablamos Español)
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Upgrade Master
Master License 25/50/100 Ton
License Description
The Master's license allows passengers to be transported on an inspected passenger vessel. These vessels must have a Certificate of Inspection (COI) that states the number of passengers allowed and the area of operation.
Two types of licenses:
Inland: May take passengers upon inland waters only
Near Coastal: May take passengers up to 200 miles offshore
To operate in international waters, mariners must hold a Master's License and may need additional STCW certifications.
USCG Approved Master 25/50/100 Ton Near Coastal Course
All testing is done with The CapitanaSOS-Maritime Academy in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
You DO NOT test with the Coast Guard.
Certification
You will receive a diploma upon successful completion (attendance and passing required exams). This diploma is then sent to the U.S. Coast Guard REC, along with your USCG Application, to receive your USCG License. (You have up to 1 year to submit your application to the Coast Guard from the date on your diploma.)
Eligibility Requirements
USCG Application Age: 19 years old / Must be a U.S. citizen
Sea Experience:
Inland Masters 25/50/100 Ton
* 360 days underway on navigable waters
* 90 days of the 360 must be within the last three years
Near Coastal Masters 25/50/100 Ton 720 days underway
* At least 360 days must be upon near coastal or ocean waters
* At least 90 days must be within the last 3 years
* A "day" is defined as 4 or more hours away from the dock
Upgrade to Master
Ir a la página de Itinerario de clases llamada Maritime Academy + Class Schedule