USCG Captain's License Exam Prep

Which Captain's License
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OUPV, Master 100 GRT, Sailing Endorsement, Towing Endorsement — four different licenses, one AI-powered platform. Study only what you need to pass.

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4
License Types
1,628+
Practice Questions
398
Structured Lessons
$797
All 4 Licenses

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Question 1

How many passengers?

6 or fewer— OUPV (Six-Pack) is your base license
More than 6— You need Master 100 GRT minimum
Question 2

Sailing vessels?

Yes— Add Sailing Endorsement to your license
No— No sailing endorsement needed
Question 3

Towing / assist work?

Yes— Add Towing Endorsement to any license
No— No towing endorsement needed

Not sure? Read our OUPV vs Master comparison guide or complete licensing walkthrough.

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OUPV (Six-Pack)

Carry up to 6 passengers for hire

$497
one-time
Rules of the Road — 50 Q, 90% to pass
Deck General & Safety — 50 Q, 70%
Navigation General — 50 Q, 70%
Chart Plotting — 10 Q, 90%

Charter fishing, water taxis, sailing charters — 6 passengers or fewer

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Most Advanced
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Master 100 GRT

Operate inspected vessels up to 100 gross tons

$697
one-time
All 4 OUPV sections
Master Deck & Stability
Master Navigation Advanced

Passenger vessels, ferries, tour boats — more than 6 passengers

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Add-On

Sailing Endorsement

Operate sailing vessels commercially

$197
one-time
Sailing seamanship & rigging
Heavy weather handling
Spinnaker, storm sails, sail trim

Add to OUPV or Master to run sailing charters commercially

See Sailing Endorsement Details →
Add-On
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Towing Endorsement

Tow barges and disabled vessels

$197
one-time
TOAR assessment prep
Hawser, wire & push tow operations
Barge handling & stability

Add to any license for commercial towing and assist work

See Towing Endorsement Details →
Best Value
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Captain's Complete

$797

All 4 licenses. Every study tool. One price.

Save $494 vs buying separately (total value $1,291)

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OUPV
$497 value
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Master 100 GRT
$697 value
Sailing
$197 value
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Towing
$197 value
Start with Captain's Complete — $797

12 months full access · pass guarantee · no subscription

License comparison

CapabilityOUPVMasterSailingTowing
Up to 6 passengers
More than 6 passengers
Inspected vessels (T-Boat)
Sailing vessels (commercial)
Towing & assist work
Charter fishing & eco-tours
Uninspected vessel operation
Price$497$697$197$197

All require USCG-documented sea time, a physical, drug test, and background check - endorsements add to your base license.

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Every license uses the same AI-powered study engine. Buy OUPV now, upgrade to Master or add endorsements later — all content unlocks instantly.

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AI tracks your weak spots and focuses every session on what you need most. No wasted time on topics you already know.

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Track your score for each exam section in real time. You know exactly when you're ready — no guessing.

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Practice with real USCG-format questions, timed and scored against the actual passing thresholds for your license.

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