Master Captain Upgrade: Your OUPV or “6-pack” license allows you to have up to six paying passengers on your vessel. The Masters upgrade allows you to carry as many paying passengers as the vessel is rated to carry. There are three Master tonnage ratings: 25-ton, 50-ton and 100-ton. Generally, if you have been running vessels […]
NJ Captain's License
Have you been wanting to get a NJ Captain's License? At Captain Jack's Boating School, we offer a wide variety of classes! Our classes include United States Coast Guard OUPV (6-pack) Captains License Course as well as 100-Ton Master Captain Upgrade Course and Assistance Towing Endorsement Course. Our courses are provided in New Jersey and New York.
NJ Captain's License Blog
The OUPV license is required for anyone wishing to operate a vessel-for-hire such as a charter boat, or operate any commercial vessel such as a ferry, dive boat, tugboat, push barge, head boat, etc. Make money with your boat, or get paid to operate or move other people's boats! Our courses are available throughout New Jersey in Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Bergen County, Atlantic County, Somerset County, Gloucester County, Long Island New York. Sign up today and "Get the Hat" at Captain Jack's Boating School!
Helpful Advice on Preparing your U.S. Coast Guard Application
So, you’ve successfully completed your U.S. Coast Guard-approved Captains License Course! Congratulations!! Now for the next step – preparing the application for your Captains License. How to prepare your application for the United States Coast Guard so you can obtain your Merchant Mariners Credentials: You are applying to the USCG for Merchant Mariner Credentials. The […]
Replacing a Lost or Damaged New Jersey Boat Safety Certificate
If your New Jersey Boat Safety Certificate has been lost or damaged, don’t panic! You can get a replacement. New Jersey state-issued Boat Safety Certificates can be replaced by contacting the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau. The preferred and most efficient way to communicate with the MSB is by e-mailing your request to njboatcert@gw.njsp.org […]
