USCG Approved OUPV, Masters and First Aid / CPR Programs in Bayview, Texas
Located in Bayview Texas, Stewart Maritime Academy (formerly Stewart Training Center) provides Marine training Programs in Texas. The training, instructors and course materials are fully approved by the USCG and provide an alternative to license exams at USCG regional testing centers. The center also teaches you hands-on, practical boating know-how, so that you can pass the Captain's or Masters license tests at the center facility.
Stewart Maritime Academy has graduated 1000s of students to date and the program allows mariners to apply for & obtain their USCG Merchant Mariner’s Credential (Captain's License). With an intuitive learning approach that's fun, direct, clear, and effective along with the free class materials provided, the academy teaches you hands-on, practical boating know-how so that you can pass the Captain's & Masters license tests at the facility in just 7 days.
All of the training staffs are U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) licensed instructors with many years of experience on the water and in the classroom. They bring an advanced level of knowledge, experience and seamanship that is at the heart of the training excellence. While there are a number of practical demonstrations and exercises, none are required for successful completion of the course. Practical demonstrations and exercises are provided only to assist the student in understanding the material presented.
Training Programs
USCG Captain's Programs
- OUPV-6 Pack-Charter Captain: The USCG "Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels" License allows the holder to Captain uninspected vessels. This license is commonly referred to as the "Six Pack" license because The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 46, restricts uninspected passenger vessels to six paying passengers. This license is good on vessels up to 100 gross tons and is the common type of license for a Guide who never intends to carry more than 6 paying passengers.
- Master's Upgrade: The USCG Masters License allows the holder to operate inspected and uninspected vessels. Any vessel that is certified (inspected) by the USCG to carry more than 6 paying passengers, plus crew, must have a Captain who holds a Masters License. Offshore fishing boats, ferry boats, harbor tours boats, and dinner cruise boats are examples of inspected vessels.
Captain’s License Endorsement
- Towing Assistance Endorsement: The Assistance Towing Endorsement is required if you will be engaged in towing a disabled vessel for payment. Any USCG License of 200 gross tons or less, including an OUPV/Six-Pack Captain's or Master 25-50-100 Ton License, may be endorsed for assistance towing.
Other Programs
- First Aid / CPR: OSHA-USCG compliant course and includes USCG Completion Certificate Stating Meets CFR. Meets USCG requirements for OUPV or Masters Application.
LAST UPDATED ON Nov 3, 2022
