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Thinking of upgrading your OUPV Six-Pack to a Masters and adding an endorsement? How about taking your Masters program and adding an endorsement? The time is now to save 30% on our Package Deals! Simply visit this link and click on Package Deals Captain's License Online | Mariners School |...

There Are Opportunities Out There If You Have Your Captain’s License By Captain Bob If you want to be a captain, you are in luck. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there should be a fifteen percent growth in water vessel occupations within the next ten years. Where will the jobs...

Safe Boat Operations – Man Overboard By Captain Bob “MAN OVERBOARD!” is one of the worst alarms to hear while underway. Clear thinking and decisive action is of primary importance when a person falls overboard. Even the best swimmers can become disoriented when unexpectedly falling into...

Don’t Have the Necessary Time to sit in a Traditional Classroom to Earn Your Captain’s License? By Captain Bob Do you want to be a captain but are having trouble with time? Many of our students live in areas where it would be extremely costly to travel to a classroom site. Others simply...

Safe Boat Operations – Heavy Weather Operations By Captain Bob Heavy weather can generally be defined as seas, swell, and wind conditions combining to exceed 8 feet and/or winds exceeding 30 knots. If heavy weather is forecasted, it should be considered when planning a day out on the...

So You Want To Be a Captain – Court Convictions and Assessment Periods By Captain Bob When applying for a Captain’s License you will be required to answer a series of questions on various forms. The topics will include issues that relate to your use of any dangerous drugs or convictions by...

So You Want To Be a Captain – Part 2 Which USCG Captain’s License Can I Qualify For? By Captain Bob Figular Which License should you get? We recommend that you get the best license you qualify for! There are a couple of options depending on your citizenship status and boating...

Safe Boat Operations – Basic Chart Information By Captain Bob The nautical chart shows channels, depth of water buoys, lights, lighthouses, prominent landmarks, rocks, reefs, sandbars, and much more useful information for the safe piloting of the boat. The chart is the most essential part...

The Rules of the Road – Maneuvering Sound Signals By Captain Bob Here we will focus on how the Rules of the Road apply to Inland waterways when discussing maneuvering and warning sound signals. Before we go into the Maneuvering and Sound signals it is first necessary to understand a...

The Rules of the Road Part 1 By Captain Bob Figular Mariners Learning System International Rules are specific rules for all vessels on the high seas and in connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels. The Inland Rules apply to all vessels upon the inland waters of the United States and...

Emergency Voice Communications By Captain Bob Figular When an emergency occurs, the proper prowords should be used to show the degree of urgency when using your marine radiophone. Hearing one of these urgency calls should trigger specific responses in a listener, such as, preparing to...

Marine Communications – Part 1 By Captain Bob Figular Today most marine communications are accomplished by using voice radio transmissions. These radio systems are similar to having a conversation on the telephone, but with significant differences that boat operators must understand...

We have uploaded 7 two to three minute informative videos on our homepage so please check them out. Topics on Which License Should I Go For? TWIC card information, Sea Service Requirements and more! Here is the link Videos - ‪MarinersLearning's Channel‬‏ - YouTube...

Bad Weather and Rough Water – Part 2 Dealing with Current and High Winds By Captain Bob Figular When learning to deal with bad weather and rough water it is important to learn how to understand and anticipate the flow and direction of the waves. If a wave looks like it is going to...

Bad Weather and Rough Water – Part 1 Entering or Exiting Port By Captain Bob Figular While operating your boat there will be times when you will need to either exit or enter a port in rough and challenging conditions. Although certain inlets and rivers have extreme conditions much more...

This Mariners Learning System™ USCG-approved online course is for those who hold an OUPV or 25/50/100 Ton Master License and would like to engage in assisting vessels for a fee. To "commercially assist" other vessels that may be aground, disabled or out of fuel, or experiencing some other...

This USCG-approved online course is designed to fulfill the training and testing requirements for an Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement on any Master or Mate License. Licensed Captain's who hold an OUPV/Six-Pack license are not required to take this course because this license is good for both power...

To renew your OUPV or 25/50/100 Ton Master License you must be able to show 360 days (one year) of service during the five years your license was issued. The service must be verified by completing the USCG Sea Service form or by providing a letter from a vessel owner/company verifying your sea...

It is possible for a student to go directly to a 25/50/100 Ton Master License without first holding a OUPV/Six-pack License. This course was designed to take a client with no current license directly to the Master Licensing level. If you currently hold an OUPV/Six-Pack License and wish to...

The Mariners Learning System™ 25/50/100 Ton Master Online Upgrade course provides an opportunity for the holder of an OUPV (Captain's) license to raise their grade to a Master-level license. The 25/50/100 Ton Master Upgrade allows the holder to operate inspected vessels as well as...