Master 100-ton Class
The Master 100-ton Captain Course is the starting point for mariners pursuing their first captain’s license. It includes the training and examination requirements for the OUPV (6-pack) captain’s license, along with Master 25-, 50-, or 100-ton endorsements for Inland and Near Coastal waters.
The OUPV (6-Pack) Is Included
Mariners seeking an OUPV (6-pack) captain’s license do not need to take a separate OUPV course. This course includes the OUPV requirements while also preparing qualified mariners for a Master endorsement.
The National Maritime Center determines the route and tonnage authorized on each credential based on the applicant’s qualifying sea service and other requirements.
Course Information
- Format: In-person classroom instruction
- Length: 10 days—80 classroom hours
- Schedule: Monday through Friday for two consecutive weeks, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Tuition: $1,500, including the $200 registration deposit
- Location: Columbia Pacific Maritime at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, Oregon
- Availability: Generally offered once each month
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What the Course Satisfies
Successful completion satisfies the Coast Guard examination requirements for:
- Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV)
- Master of Self-Propelled Vessels less than 25 GRT
- Master of Self-Propelled Vessels less than 50 GRT
- Master of Self-Propelled Vessels less than 100 GRT
- Inland and Near Coastal routes
The endorsement issued depends on the mariner’s qualifying experience and the National Maritime Center’s evaluation of the credential application.
Course Subjects and Examinations
Instruction is provided in five subjects. Successful course completion requires passing five multiple-choice examinations:
- Safety: 50 questions; 70% passing score
- Deck General: 50 questions; 70% passing score
- Rules of the Road: 50 questions; 90% passing score
- Navigation General: 50 questions; 70% passing score
- Chart Navigation: 10 questions; 90% passing score
Before Enrolling
Course completion satisfies the examination requirement, but it does not by itself guarantee issuance of a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). Applicants must also meet the applicable Coast Guard requirements for sea service, medical fitness, drug testing, First Aid/CPR, and application documentation.
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The course is delivered in English. Each student must have sufficient English-language proficiency to understand instruction, participate in activities, complete written assignments, and successfully complete the final examinations.
Review the appropriate National Maritime Center checklist before enrolling:
Master Less Than 100 GRT—Near Coastal Checklist
Master Less Than 100 GRT—Inland Checklist
Related Courses
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Questions or Enrollment
Call 503-841-6066 if you have questions about the course or need help determining whether it is appropriate for your credential goals.