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Pathfinder Maritime Training Wisconsin - Captains License and USCG Approved Programs

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USCG Approved OUPV, Master/Mate Upgrade, Increase in Scope, MROP and Able Seaman & Lifeboatman Limited Courses in Wisconsin and Online

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Established in 2018 and formerly know as Explorers Guide Online, Pathfinder Maritime Training (PMT) is a commercial, maritime licensing provider and recreational boating educator. PMT’s mission is to help mariners achieve their licensing goals and they accomplish this by providing the highest quality training possible and unbeatable support making earning a license simple and easy for mariners of all experience levels.

Whether you want to earn your Captain’s license to fulfill a lifelong dream, to exchange your day job for fishing gear, or to become a safer boater, Pathfinder Maritime Training has the tools & resources to help you on your voyage. PMT wants everyone to feel confident on the water, and we strive to provide the best Captain’s licensing and maritime training possible.

Apart from classroom and blended courses, they also offer self-paced, online courses allow you to learn at your leisure, wherever & whenever you want. All the courses have been reviewed by the National Maritime Center and are approved as licensing training.

Pathfinder Maritime Training (PMT) has been approved as a training provider for Coast Guard members. Coast Guard tuition assistance can be used for PMT courses and can use credentialing assistance to earn your maritime licenses.

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Training Programs

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USCG Approved Captains Courses

  • OUPV Six-Pack (Online): An Operator of Uninspected Vessel (OUPV) license allows it holder to operate vessels less than 100 Gross Tons and carry up to six passengers-for-hire.
  • 100 Ton Master (Online): A 100 Ton Master license allows you to operate inspected vessels up to 100 gross tons and/or carry more than six passengers-for-hire.
  • 200 Ton (Online): This course allows you to upgrade your OUPV license to a Mate license on vessel’s up to 200 Ton.
  • Able Seaman w/ Lifeboatman (Online): This is the most efficient, NMC-approved path to securing your Able Seaman with Lifeboatman Limited credential.
  • Lifeboatman (Online): Lifeboatman Limited is required to get your Able Seaman credentials.
  • Navigation Rules of the Road (Online): Navigation Rules of the Road is an in-depth review of the COLREGs for International and Inland Navigation rules.
  • Assistance Tow (Online): The Assistance Tow endorsement is a provision added to a Master license and is designed for boat captains who tow vessels for a fee.
  • Master Increase in Scope (Online): This course is designed for mariners who hold a Master Inland/Great Lakes credential and want to increase the scope of their credential to Near Coastal waters.

LAST UPDATED ON Jul 27, 2026