To renew your OUPV or 25/50/100 Ton Master License you must be able to show 360 days (one year) of service during the five years your license was issued. The service must be verified by completing the USCG Sea Service form or by providing a letter from a vessel owner/company verifying your sea service. Many license holders find themselves nearing renewal but for various reasons cannot meet the Coast Guards one year service requirement.
The Coast Guard does allow the licensee to take and pass a comprehensive open-book exam in lieu of showing the qualifying service. The open-book exam is mailed out by the Coast Guard to the individual and then upon completion they mail it back to the Coast Guard for their review. The Coast Guard cost for taking this open book exam is $45.00. The problem many have with the open-book exam is that they do not possess or have access to the myriad of publications and reference materials necessary to pass the exam.
An alternative to meeting the one year service requirement is to take the Mariners Learning System License Renewal Course.
To view an online demo of a Mariners Learning System online course:
Mariners Learning System
The Coast Guard does allow the licensee to take and pass a comprehensive open-book exam in lieu of showing the qualifying service. The open-book exam is mailed out by the Coast Guard to the individual and then upon completion they mail it back to the Coast Guard for their review. The Coast Guard cost for taking this open book exam is $45.00. The problem many have with the open-book exam is that they do not possess or have access to the myriad of publications and reference materials necessary to pass the exam.
An alternative to meeting the one year service requirement is to take the Mariners Learning System License Renewal Course.
To view an online demo of a Mariners Learning System online course:
Mariners Learning System
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