08/26/2026
Ever wanted to get your Captain's License?
Do you understand what a 6-pack license is?
The Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels License allows you to take up to six passengers for hire on uninspected vessels up to 100 gross tons/100 miles offshore. The license will allow you the opportunity to earn money on the water while doing something you love. Please note that Non U.S. Citizens may be restricted to undocumented vessels with a 5 net ton limit.
Requirements
To obtain an OUPV license, you need to show 360 days’ experience on Inland or Near Coastal waters – this experience can be on your own boat or someone else’s. Of the 360 total days:
90 days must be within the last 3 years
90 days must be on Great Lakes only if you want to obtain a Great Lakes Routing on your license
90 days must be on Near Coastal waters to obtain a Near Coastal Routing
Carolina Boating School can help you with the whole process. Not only do we provide the 60-hour course, we also provide USCG Physicals and CPR/First Aid/AED certification. We are locally owned and operated and provide year round OUPV Courses here in NC. Check us out!
