USCG Approved Online Captain and Master License Study Packages and Home Study Guides & FCC Online Tests
Located in Pennington NJ, Mariners Learning System (MLS) provides U.S. Coast Guard Certified Licensing Courses with their flexible online training. With more than 25,000 students enrolled, a success rate of over 98% and the flexibility to study at your own pace, Mariners Learning System™ is one the best choice for obtaining your Captain’s License and is very popular among license aspirants.
The Mariners Learning System offers the most comprehensive courses taught by USCG-licensed instructors. The courses use colors, graphics, animations, and simulations that make learning easy and enjoyable.
You get access to the online instructors and you can call us toll-free to speak to our staff during business hours. All of MLS instructors are USCG-licensed masters that have gone through a rigorous approval process, meeting the standards of the United States Coast Guard.
Online Training Programs
USCG Approved Courses
- OUPV/Six-Pack Captain's License: The OUPV/Six-Pack Captain's License is required for those wishing to offer fishing and sailing charters, drive a dive boat, or run sightseeing tours, etc.
- Master Captain's License - 25/50 or 100 Ton: This license allows you to operate inspected vessels (7 passengers or more - like a water taxi or dive boat) or uninspected vessels. Depending on your experience, it will be issued as a 25, 50, or 100-ton license.
- OUPV / Master License Upgrade: The course is for those who wish to upgrade their existing OUPV/Six-Pack to a Master level license. Depending on your experience, it will be issued as a 25, 50, or 100-ton license.
- License Renewal: This online program provides mariners an opportunity to renew their U.S. Coast Guard License if you are not able to show sea service during the past five years.
- Endorsements for Towing or Sailing: The USCG Towing Endorsement is required if you will be engaged in towing a disabled vessel for payment, such as the activities of a US Sea Tow or Tow Boat operator. The Sailing Endorsement is required if you want to operate an Inspected Sailing Vessel.
- Online License Testing: MLS is a USCG authorized testing company which enables them to prepare the tests and assign you the exam date completely online through the MLS System.
- OUPV Captain / Master Current Job Opportunities: Please check for the latest job opportunities for licensed captains and masters.
- Free Trial: With MLS, you can take one of the approved USCG Captain's License courses for 24-hour free trial without any obligation
License Study Packages
- Captain's License - OUPV/Six-pack (Deluxe Edition)
- OUPV Upgrade to 25/50/100 Ton Master (Deluxe Edition)
- Master Captain's License - 25/50 or 100 Ton (Deluxe Edition)
- Deck License Renewal - (Deluxe Edition)
- Assistance Towing Endorsement (Deluxe Edition)
- Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement (Deluxe Edition)
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Home Study Guides
- Ship Radar Endorsement (Element 8) Practice Test Book
- GMDSS Radio Operator’s - DO (Elements 1, 7) Practice Test Book
- GROL: General Radiotelephone Operator - PG (Elements 1, 3) Practice Test Book
- MROP: Marine Radio Operators Permit – MP (Element 1) Practice Test Book
- Maritime Assistance Towing for the Mariner
- Auxiliary Sail for the Mariner
- Maritime Law - Inspected Passenger Vessels
- Navigation for the Mariner (2 Book Set)
- Maritime Law - Uninspected Passenger Vessels
- Seamanship for the Mariner
- Navigational Rules of the Road
- FCC GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License (DB) Bundle (Elements 1, 3, 7, and 9)
- MROP - Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP) Online Course & Online Exam
- Learn more about Home Study Guides
Online FCC Exams
- FCC GMDSS Radio Operator’s License (DO) - Online Test (Elements 1 and 7)
- FCC Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator’s License (RG) Test (Elements 1 and 7R)
- GROL - General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) Online Exam (Elements 1 and 3)
- MROP - Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP) Online Exam
- FCC Ship Radar Endorsement - Online Test (Element 8)
- FCC GMDSS Radio Maintainer’s License (DM) - Online Test (Elements 1, 3 and 9)
- Lear more on FCC Marine Radio License Programs
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