Christopher S asked:
I wanted to be a captain for a cruise ship but that probably wont happen, so instead I want to be a Yacht captain, what schooling/ licenses are needed to become one? I would like to captain a yacht about 200ft in length (motor, non sail) , nothing more than that.
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I wanted to be a captain for a cruise ship but that probably wont happen, so instead I want to be a Yacht captain, what schooling/ licenses are needed to become one? I would like to captain a yacht about 200ft in length (motor, non sail) , nothing more than that.
best yacht
Tags: Cruise Ship, Luxury Yacht, Yacht Captain
August 17th, 2008 |
Tags: Cruise Ship, Luxury Yacht, Yacht Captain
August 21st, 2008 at 12:48 am
If you currently do not have a license and are interested in becoming a “Charter Boat Captain,” you can achieved this goal by obtaining a variety of licenses, as detailed below.
General Requirements for License’s Checklist
Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) or “6-Pack” License – This license is most appropriate for uninspected passenger vessels which by law are limited to six or less passengers for hire. These are usually smaller vessels and normally engage in charter fishing, whale watching, SCUBA diving, and tour cruises. This license is limited to near coastal waters only not more than 100 miles offshore and is not valid for international voyages.
OUPV Limited License – Also known as Limited Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels. This is commonly known as a “launchtender license” and is issued to those employed by organizations such as yacht clubs, marinas, formal camps, and educational institutions, limited to the specific activity and locality.
Limited Master License (less than 100 gross register tons) – This is the same license as directly above, but is issued to those who operate Coast Guard inspected vessels.
Master, 100 Tons License (less than 100 gross register tons and only for 25, 50, or 100 gross register tons) – This license is most appropriate for operating small passenger vessels carrying more than six passengers that are inspected for and carry a USCG Certificate of Inspection. Typical vessels include charter boats (head boats), small ferries, dinner boats, and whale watch vessels.
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:19 am
There are several maritime schools which you can attend. But first get the best education you can. You can start by reading books like Chapmans. Keep in mind you need experience, you work your way up to captain, you don’t start there. Good luck!
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:34 am
A 200 footer? Well that is a great goal.
To obtain a ‘Captain’s” license you should attend a USCG approved training course. They will provide what is needed to pass the exam and should help you with the paper work and application. But after you get a license most owners are not going to turn you loose on a multi million dollar yacht without you having years of experience.
For lower level licenses there are basically two types of licenses:
* Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel
* Master License in 25, 50, 100 gross ton then 200, 500 gr ton
and then they are defined by the scope or area you can operate in: Inland and Near Coastal. There is an Ocean and All Ocean too, but with the license level you are looking at that will not be an option.
Good Luck – Boat Safe
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:15 pm
You can also get an MCA license. That costs $10,000 and takes many weeks. This allows you to operate foreign flagged vessels. First, you need to get onto a yacht as a deckhand to accumulate the sea time you need.
To run a cruise ship, you need to attend a maritime school, such as Mass. Maritime. This is a college. After you leave you will have no problem doing whatever you want in the maritime industry.