Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) - Near Coastal, or Great Lakes & Inland, or Inland Waters Are you considering becoming a charter boat guide? Would you like to take people on diving or fishing trips for a living? If so, you need to become a licensed captain. This course will prepare you for the […]

This endorsement is for those who wish to captain sailboats with more than 6 passengers for hire or an inspected vessel. The Auxiliary Sail Endorsement can be attached to a Master’s license. For a Master's license, mariners must be at least 19 years old and have 720 days of sea service over their lifetime, and […]

This endorsement is necessary to offer commercial towing assistance to vessels that are aground or disabled. Students who have completed the OUPV course at another institution and present their certificate of completion or a valid Merchant Mariner Credential upon registration can enroll in the Masters Upgrade and/or Towing Endorsement classes at ABM without needing to […]

To captain boats that carry more than 6 passengers for hire or operate inspected vessels, an upgrade to a Master's license is required. This endorsement is available in increments of 25, 50, and 100 GRT. Most mariners qualified for OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Vessels) credentials can add a 25 GRT upgrade. To obtain a Masters […]