Home › United States › Ohio › You are here

TrueCourse Captains School Ohio - USCG License Training

mls top

USCG Captain’s Licensing and Endorsements Training Online and in Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Maryland, and Alabama

trucourse captains school

Established in 2003 and HQ at Dayton OH, TrueCourse Captain’s School helps mariners the opportunity to obtain a US Coast Guard Captain's License through a well defined USCG approved education program. The school aims to build confidence in the skill level of each skipper through education and enhance the safety at sea for all mariners through knowledge and professional development.

TrueCourse Captain’s School provides courses at convenient locations around Ohio with personal instructions which include specialty classes with small sizes. The school also provides women courses with experiences instructors.

Training Locations: Grand Rivers & Louisville KY; Cincinnati, Port Clinton & Toledo OH; Essex MD; Clayton & Rochester NY; Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville & Old Hickory TN; and Alexandria VA

captains classes

Training Programs

mls boat captain

USCG / FCC Online Courses

  • OUPV 6 Pack Online Course: This license is required for carrying up to 6 passengers for hire. It can be used for entry-level Delivery Captains or mates, or Captains of private boats for short cruises.
  • Masters Upgrade Online Course: This course teaches you the regulations and USCG requirements to manage the boat, not necessarily to pilot the vessel.
  • Towing Endorsement Online Course: This endorsement to either OUPV or Master license permits the Captain to engage in the work of towing or salvage.
  • License Renewal Online Course: Your license is good for 5 years, with a 1-year grace period. By taking this short online class, you eliminate the need for 360 days of vessel time to qualify for renewal.
  • Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP) Online Course: MROPs are required to operate radiotelephone stations aboard certain vessels that sail the Great Lakes, aboard vessels of more than 300 gross tons, greater than 65 feet, and vessels which carry more than six passengers for hire in the open sea or any tidewater area of the United States.
  • License Renewal Online Course: Your license is good for 5 years, with a 1-year grace period. By taking this short online class, you eliminate the need for 360 days of vessel time to qualify for renewal. This course concludes with an online, open book USCG test.
  • Online Class Free Demo: Try out a section of our online OUPV course free or charge to help determine if an online class would be right for you.

USCG / FCC Classroom Courses

  • OUPV SixPack: This license is required for carrying up to 6 passengers for hire. It can be used for entry-level Delivery Captains or mates, or Captains of private boats for short cruises. This is a frequent license used for fishing guides. This is also a great license for the private owner that wishes to become a better Skipper of his vessel. The class is 56 hours long and is scheduled, in most locations, not to interfere with your work schedule.
  • Masters Upgrade: This is for larger USCG inspected boats that carry more than 6 passengers, such as ferry boats, dinner cruise boats, water taxies, and commercial boats. Most boat delivery Captains hold a Master License to pilot the boat for delivery. This upgrade can be added now or can be added later at the time of the class.
  • Towing Endorsement: This endorsement to either OUPV or Master license permits the Captain to engage in the work of towing or salvage; a must if you plan to work for a licensed towing service, or for practical knowledge to assist a fellow boater. This class is 4 hours.
  • Auxiliary Sail Endorsement: This course allows the Master Captain to master a sailing vessel with more than 6 passengers or inspected boat. This upgrade can be added now or can be added later at the time of the class.
  • Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP): A self-driven study guide with testing available at classroom locations

LAST UPDATED ON Apr 20, 2024