Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) The Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) is a passport style book containing your professional credentials to work on US flagged merchant vessels. Any US owned vessel carrying
Our Maritime Roots
Columbia Pacific (ColPac) Maritime is the focal point of our life together. The school represents the sum of our life’s experiences, in fact it is the very reason for our…
Captain License Upgrades
Captain License Upgrades and add-on classes are a good way to increase your OUPV or Master license without taking the entire class again.
What to expect
No matter whether you take an in-person or online class, you will invest both time and money in it. Therefore, you should know what to expect before investing in the…
AB and Tankerman Ratings
Ratings are commonly overlooked. The AB and Tankerman ratings are for experienced mariners. We have classes for both of these ratings.
Entry Level Rating
Do you want to get a job on a ship but have no experience? Then you need to get the entry level rating of OS or Ordinary Seaman. No class…
Which License: OUPV or Master?
Which License: OUPV or Master? Which License: OUPV or Master? The answer is based on the number of passengers. Is the answer OUPV? The Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV),
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions These Frequently Asked Questions I receive over email. I am always happy to answer your questions. So, if you have a question regarding USCG licensing or Merchant