A charter boat captain’s (master’s) license issued by the USCG’s National Maritime Center (NMC) is required in the recreational marine industry in order to carry paying customers. There are several types of licenses applicable to charter boat captains; the type of credential you select depends upon the size of your vessel and the area where you will be voyaging. Read on for benefits of obtaining your credentials and how to become a charter boat captain.Benefits of Becoming a Charter Boat...

All Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) applicants who are Officers or Mariners with a qualified rating are required to submit a Merchant Mariner Credential Medical Evaluation Report (CG-719K) along with their applications.The form must be filled out in its entirety before submission. The National Maritime Center (NMC) explains that applicants who have certain medical issues should make sure that the doctor addresses the condition in accordance with NVIC 04-08. “Incomplete applications, missing...

There are three distinct types of captain’s (master’s) licenses the United States Coast Guard recognizes, each with their own set of training and boating experience requirements.Types of Boat Captain LicensesThere are three different types of boat captain licenses from which to choose, categorized according to passenger capacity of the vessel and the location of operation: 6 Pack License – the 6 Pack captain’s license is for uninspected vessels that are capable of carrying up to six passengers....

Yes, you can take a course online to help satisfy the exam requirements for obtaining your captain’s license, provided the course is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center (NMC).Captain's Licensing EndorsementsThe NMC is the agency that sets requirements for, oversees and issues mariner credentials, including endorsements such as captains’ or masters' licenses. The requirements for obtaining your license depend upon the exact type of endorsement you seek. See the NMC’s site...