Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV)


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Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) License course.  A U.S. Coast Guard OUPV license is required for anyone operating a vessel carrying up to six passengers and crew for hire.  This license is sometimes referred to as a Six Pack (six passengers) or Charter Boat license.  Course subjects include general navigation, international rules and regulations, piloting and deck seamanship. Students who successfully pass this course are not required to take the U.S. Coast Guard examinations at a Regional Exam Center as part of their credentialing. 

Students considering taking this course to earn their Merchant Mariner Credential should become familiar with the USCG licensing requirements ahead of registering for the course to ensure they meet eligibility requirements.  No course prerequisites are required for students interested in taking the course for any reason other than licensing.
  
This course consists of 20 sessions.  100% attendance is required in order to comply with USCG training requirements.

Fees include tuition and books.

Please contact (757) 822-7731 for further information or questions. 

TCC is a 2024 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
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Class Details

20 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue, Thu

Location
Tidewater Community College Suffolk WDC

Instructor
WD Staff 

CEUs : 6.4

 

Notice

Please read:  This class meets Tues and Thurs each week at the Suffolk Campus.

Tuition: 

$1,000.00

Registration Closes On
Saturday, March 7, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
3/10/2026 - 5/14/2026 Weekly - Tue, Thu 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM Suffolk, Tidewater Community College Suffolk WDC  Map WD Staff 

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