Captain License Upgrade Classes
Captain License Upgrade Classes will satisfy the exams for the upgrade of a captain license by taking a shorter class for less money. For this reason, ColPac Maritime School offers a full range of Captain License Upgrade Classes. These classes are sorted into the following groups.
- Firstly, OUPV 6-pack Captain Upgrades classes
- Secondly, Master License Upgrades classes
- Thirdly, Captain License add-ons classes
- Lastly, No Exam Captain License Upgrades
Note that these upgrade classes will satisfy the exams for the upgrade only. However, the mariner must still meet any sea-time required for the bigger license to qualify for the upgrade. Additionally, tonnage limits may apply depending on the size of vessels the qualifying time was on.
USCG National Maritime Center license checklists >>
OUPV 6-pack Captain License Upgrade Classes
ColPac Maritime School offers two OUPV License Upgrade Classes. To clarify, the mariner must have a valid OUPV Inland or an OUPV Near Coastal license for these upgrade classes to apply.
OUPV 6-pack Inland to Near Coastal class: 4-days, $600
NOTICE: In January 2024 the cost of this class will be $700.
This OUPV 6-pack Inland to Near Coastal Upgrade Class will meet the exams for an increase in route of an OUPV license from Inland license to Near Coastal. To explain, near coastal means ocean waters within 100-miles offshore.
Upgrade OUPV to Master class: 4-days, $600
NOTICE: In January 2024 the cost of this class will be $700.
This OUPV to Master 100-ton Upgrade Class will increase the size of the captain license from OUPV to Master 25, 50, or 100-ton. But will not change the route on the license.
Master License Upgrade Classes
ColPac Maritime School offers three Master License Upgrade classes. To clarify, the mariner must have a valid Master or Mate 25, 50, 100, or 200-ton license with an Inland or Near Coastal route for these classes to apply. Additionally, tonnage limits apply depending on the si
Master 100 to 200-ton Upgrade class: 4-days, $600
NOTICE: In January 2024 the cost of this class will be $700.
This Upgrade Master 100 to 200-ton class will increase the tonnage limit of the license from 100-tons or less to 200-tons. But it will not change the route on the license.
Inland to Near Coastal Master or Mate class: 4-days, $600
NOTICE: In January 2024 the cost of this class will be $700.
This Upgrade Master Inland to Near Coastal class will increase the route of a Master or Mate 200-ton or less from Inland to Near Coastal. But it will not increase the tonnage limit of the license. To explain, 200-ton or less includes 25, 50, and 100-ton licenses.
Captain License Upgrade Class Schedule
Celestial Navigation (200-ton) class: 5-days, $800
NOTICE: In January 2024 the cost of this class will be $1,000.
This Celestial Navigation 200-tons Class will increase the route of a Master or Mate 200-ton or less license from Near Coastal to All-Oceans. To explain, 200-ton or less includes 25, 50, and 100-ton. Mariners must have a valid Master or Mate 200-ton or less Near Coastal license to take this class.
In conclusion, to successfully complete this class the mariner must have good calculator math skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions. Additionally, most mariners take an extra day or two to successfully complete this class.
Lastly, this class is scheduled on an individual basis depending on classroom and instructor availability. Call Patty at 503-841-6066 for more info.
Captain License Add-on Classes
Captain license add-on classes add another license to your existing license. In short, adding another license makes you more valuable to your employer.
Apprentice Mate (steersman) of Towing upgrade class: 2-days, $400
NOTICE: In January 2024 the cost of this class will be $500.
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Assistance Towing class: 4-hours (1/2 day), $100
NOTICE: In January 2024 the cost of this class will be $150.
This class will add “Commercial Assistance Towing” to any OUPV, Mate, or Master license less than 200-ton. In short, having this on your license means you can operate vessel that do assistance towing for hire. Note that this is NOT a towing license to operate tugboats. Additionally, this class can be scheduled any day the school is open.
Auxiliary Sail class: 4-hours (1/2 day), $100
NOTICE: In January 2024 the cost of this class will be $150.
This class will add “Auxiliary Sailing Vessels” to any Master or Mate license less than 200-ton. Note that the mariner must have time on sail or auxiliary sail vessels to qualify. This class may also be scheduled any day the school is open.
No Exam Captain License Upgrades
There are two Captain License upgrades that do not require an exam or a class. However, the mariner must meet the time and or tonnage requirements of the higher license to qualify for the upgrade. Visit the Master page for more info and USCG checklists >>
Firstly, increasing the tonnage of a Master or Mate 25 to 50-ton, OR from 50 to 100-ton does not require an exam or class.
Secondly, increasing a license as Mate 25, 50, 100 or 200-ton to Master of the same tonnage without changing the route does not require an exam or class.