Operator Of Uninspected Passenger Vessel
2025 Original ApplicationScroll to bottom of page to sign up and pay your $100 deposit
License Description
The OUPV license allows the transport of up to six passengers on an uninspected vessel.
Two licenses: OUPV Inland: Allows operation of an uninspected vessel carrying up to six passengers on inland waters only. Near Coastal: Allows operation of an uninspected vessel carrying up to six passengers up to 100 miles off shore.
Great Lakes Sea Time: counts as Near Coastal time
USGC Approved OUPV
All testing is completed with The Captain School. You DO NOT test with the Coast Guard
Certification
Upon successful completion (attendance and passing required exams), you will receive a diploma from The Captain School. Students send diploma and application 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: 18 years old
Sea Experience
OUPV Inland 360 days* operating a small vessel 90 days of the 360 must be within the last 3 years. OUPV Near Coastal 360 days* operating a small vessel 90 days of the 360 must be upon near coastal waters beyond the Boundary Line. 90 days of the 360 must be within the last 3 years. * A “day” is defined as more than 4 hours away from the dock.
Course Schedule
Jan 27-Feb 4 Exam 6 DAY Class
Feb 17-27 Exam Mar 1 Night Class
Mar 10-20 Exam 22 Night Class
March 24-April 1 Exam 3 DAY Class
April 22-May 2 Exam May 3 Night Class
May 12-22 Exam 24 Night Class
June 2-10 Exam 12 Day Class
June 16-26 Exam 28 Night Class
July 7-17 Exam 19 Night Class
(Night Classes M-F 6pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm, M-Thurs 6pm-10pm)
Feb 3-13 Exam 15
Mar 10-20 Exam 22
April 14-24 Exam 26
May 12-22 Exam 24
June 9-19 Exam 21
July 14-24 Exam 26
To sign up for classes in Orange Beach, AL please click on the boattutors link above and then the “Reserve your seat for the Captain School Orange Beach, AL” link from the menu. You can also call Captain Jack Sanzalone at (941) 268-6622 or email him at jack@boattutors.com
The Captain School Gulf Shores Alabama
2025 Class Schedule
Jan 13-25 OUPV Captains Class
Jan 26-29 Upgrade to Master 100 Ton
Jan 30 Towing
Evening Class
Feb 10-22 OUPV Captains Class
Feb 23-26 Upgrade to Master 100 Ton
Feb 27 Towing
Evening Class
Mar 10-22 OUPV Captains Class
Mar 23-26 Upgrade to Master 100 Ton
Mar 27 Towing
Evening Class
Apr 7-19 OUPV Captains Class
Apr 20-23 Upgrade to Master 100 Ton
Apr 24 Towing
Evening Class
May 12-22 OUPV Captains Class
(no weekend classes)
Day Class
Jun 9-21 OUPV Captains Class
Jun 22-25 Upgrade to Master 100 Ton
Jun 26 Towing
Evening Class
Jul 14-26 OUPV Captains Class
Jul 27-30 Upgrade to Master 100 Ton
Jul 31 Towing
Evening Class
Aug 11-21 OUPV Captains Class
Aug 24-26 Upgrade to Master 100 Ton
Day Class
Sep 8-20 OUPV Captains Class
Sep 21-24 Upgrade to Master 100 Ton
Sep 25 Towing
Evening Class
Oct 13-25 OUPV Captains Class
Oct 26-29 Upgrade to Master 100 Ton
Oct 30 Towing
Evening Class
Nov 10-22 OUPV Captains Class
Evening Class
Dec 1-11 OUPV Captains Class
Dec 12-16 Upgrade to Master 100 Ton
Dec 17 Towing
(no weekend classes)
Day Class
For Dates and to sign up online please visit www.captainschoolneworleans.com
OUPV SCHEDULE: Night Classes
MONDAY–FRIDAY 6PM-10PM
SAT & SUN 8:30AM-5:30PM
THE FOLLOWING WEEK IS
MONDAY-FRIDAY 6PM-10PM
AND TEST ON SATURDAY @ 8:30AM
OUPV SCHEDULE: Day Classes
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30PM
OFF WEEKENDS
MON & TUES 8:30AM-5:30PM
EXAM THURSDAY @ 8:30AM