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Online OUPV Course

$200.00

Coast Guard approved OUPV course, live over Zoom

Take the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) course, also called the six-pack captain’s license, from home. Classes are taught live by Captain Greg Metcalf, founder of Atlantic Captains Academy, which has trained over 3,000 captains since 2010.

Total Price $1,375.00 (enroll for $200). Balance collected before the class starts.

Like the in-person class, but from the comfort of your own space. Classes meet two evenings a week, three hours each, for nine weeks. Course requirements are good internet, a Zoom-capable computer, a microphone, and a camera. Class recordings will be made available for review.

Your exam is proctored in person by Captain Greg Metcalf at one of the academy’s approved locations. You do not test at a Coast Guard facility.

Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV)
The Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) class is 56 hours of classroom instruction. The course is divided into four sections: Navigation General, Chart Plotting, Rules of the Road, and Deck General. All materials and testing are included in the cost.

  • We will conduct Online OUPV Courses on the following dates:
    October 19, 2026 to December 17, 2026 – Monday / Thursday | 5:30PM to 8:30PM | Captain Greg Metcalf
  • February 1, 2027 to April 15, 2027 – Monday / Thursday | 5:30PM to 8:30PM | Captain Greg Metcalf

$200 deposit to enroll. The remaining $1,175 balance is collected before the course starts.

Contact greg@atlanticcaptainsacademy.com for more information.

Online OUPV course questions

What do I need to take the class online?

Good internet, a Zoom-capable computer, a microphone and a camera.

What if I miss a class?

Class recordings are made available for review.

Do I have to test at a Coast Guard office?

No. Captain Greg Metcalf proctors the exam in person at one of the academy’s approved locations.

How much does the course cost?

Tuition is $1,375. Enroll online with a $200 deposit. The $1,175 balance is collected before the course starts.

Is there an in-person option?

Yes. In-Person OUPV Classes run at locations in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

What happens after I pass?

You apply for your OUPV credential through the Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center. The NMC’s OUPV checklist lists these requirements for an original credential:

  • Must be at least age 18.
  • Near Coastal: 360 days in the operation of vessels, of which 90 days of service on Ocean, Near Coastal or Great Lakes waters. Inland: 360 days in the operation of vessels.
  • Recency: 90 days in the past 3 years on vessels of any tonnage.
  • Must hold a valid Medical Certificate or be approved for Medical Certificate.
  • Drug Testing Compliant.
  • First Aid (completed within 1 year) and CPR (must be valid).
  • Course completion certificate in lieu of Coast Guard examination.

Your Atlantic Captains Academy course completion certificate covers the last item. Source: NMC checklist MCP-FM-NMC5-31. Requirements can change, so confirm with the NMC before you apply.

Online OUPV Course

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