LAUNCH
OPERATOR
U.S.C.G. Approved Course
SeaSchool Conducts Coast Guard Approved,
Two-Day Courses
for Either Level of Launch Operator License.SeaSchool Conducts Coast Guard Approved,
Two-Day Courses
for Either Level of Launch Operator License.
Launch Operator Licenses
are Available in Two Categories:
OUPV (6-Pack) Limited:
This license is for UNINSPECTED launches that
carry no more than 6 passengers. What is "limited" is the physical
distance the launch may travel from the dock, or, limitations on the geographic location
(such as a certain Bay) within which the launch may operate.
The applicant must be
at least 17 years old and be able to show a minimum of 90 days of boating experience.
Master
Inland Limited:
This license is for Coast Guard INSPECTED launches
that carry 7 passengers or more. The "limited" stipulation refers to the
physical distance that launch may go from the dock, or the geographical area that the
launch may be operated over.
The applicant must be
at least 18 years old and be able to show a minimum of 120 days of boating experience.
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Other Launch
Operator Requirements Include:
A physical exam taken within 12 months
A drug test taken within 6 months
A letter from a Yacht Club promising
employment
Certificate of Completion from
SeaSchool's Approved Course
