Captains License, STCW Training Programs and Other Courses throughout United States & Online - This school is closed permanently
GLC Training is closed permanently.
A Captain’s License Class is comprised of instruction, preparing the student to successfully complete the United States Coast Guard Examination to operate a vessel for hire. GLC Training is a US Coast Guard Approved testing center. A Captain’s License can be used for Marine Salvage, Towing and Rescue Vessels, Fishing Charters, Day Sailing Charters, Vessel Deliveries, Excursions/Cruises, Dive Boats, or Ferrying Passengers.
Training Programs
USCG Captains License Course
- Captains License Course and Test (Master up to 100 Gross Tons) - 1 week: The Captain’s License course consists of five topics which include: Rules of the Road , general navigation, chart navigation, the upgrade to master’s deck general & safety followed by US Coast Guard Approved testing on site.
- The Master’s License qualifies you for certain duties of an OUPV and in addition operate vessels that have been inspected by the US Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Office such as: Marine Construction, Dive Boats/Excursions, Vessel Deliveries, Towing Vessels, Day Sailing Charters, Ferrying Passengers, Fishing Charters, Rescue Vessels, or Marine Salvage Vessels.
STCW Course
- STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) - 5 days: STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) course is the cornerstone to maritime training. It provides a hands-on training experience with safety equipment combined with classroom instruction, and is designed for all seafarers with designated safety or pollution prevention duties.
- Lifeboat / Water Survival (37 hours): This course helps mariners develop the required knowledge and application skills for water survival including launch, use and recovery of survival craft, and the proper use of survival equipment. Additionally, students learn the procedures necessary to take charge and maintain a survival craft and protect embarked personnel while on board.
