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Certification

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Certification Description
To responsibly skipper, crew or bareboat charter an inboard auxiliary powered cruising sailboat within sight of land to a port or an anchorage during daylight hours in moderate to strong wind and sea conditions. We use a J120 or J160 or similar vessel for this certification.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Bareboat Cruising Certification Website

Certification Description
To responsibly skipper and crew an auxiliary powered cruising sailboat during daylight hours within sight of land in moderate sea and wind conditions. This class is taught aboard either a J80, and J105 (or similar boats) depending on the class.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Basic Cruising Certification Website

Certification Description
To responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. Classes are taught aboard our J 80 which is a 26-foot keelboat with tiller steering.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Basic Keelboat Certification Website

Certification Description
Coastal Navigation Certification requires the successful completion of knowledge and skills, as demonstrated by passing a written examination. These requirements are expected to be performed with confidence and a high degree of accuracy.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Coastal Navigation Certification Website

Certification Description
To responsibly skipper and crew an inboard auxiliary powered cruising sailboat during passages on coastal waters, in all weather conditions, including all levels of visibility and all hours of the day and night.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Coastal Passagemaking Website

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Master of 100 GRT-Limited Website

Certification Description
Master of Towing Vessels- Limited. This is a mid-level merchant mariner credential. The general requirements for this credential are TWIC Card (Identification, Fingerprints, Citizenship, Social Security number, etc), CG-719B Application, NDR Consent & Check, Oath, 3 letters of recommendation, photograph (supplied by TSA), SSEB Screening complete, age of 21 or over, CG-719K Physical Exam, Medical Tab in MMLD, Drug Testing Compliance, Mariner Fees, Sea Service Letters or Discharges, and recency- 90 days in the past 3 years on vessels. Service requirements include if SNM holds an endorsement as Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels; s/he may have: Master of Towing Vessels (Limited), added to their MMC, for a limited local area, designated by the local OCMI, within the scope of their current route; or 1080 days of service, including 540 days on Tow Vessels as a Limited Apprentice Mate (Steersman), of which 90 days must have been on the particular limited local area, designated by the local OCMI, within the scope of their current route, and completion of a TOAR. There is no examination for this credential.

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Master of Towing Vessels-Limited Website

Certification Description
First Class Pilot. This is an advanced-level merchant mariner credential. The general requirements for this credential are TWIC Card (Identification, Fingerprints, Citizenship, Social Security number, etc), CG-719B Application, NDR Consent & Check, Oath, 3 letters of recommendation, photograph (supplied by TSA), SSEB Screening complete, age of 21 or over, CG-719K Physical Exam, Medical Tab in MMLD, Drug Testing Compliance, Mariner Fees, and Sea Service Letters or Discharges. Sea service requirements include recency- 90 days in the past 3 years on vessels of appropriate tonnage. FCP, 1080 days of service on in the deck department, of which 540 days of service as quartermaster, wheelsman, AB, apprentice pilot or equivalent capacity standing regular watches at the wheel or in the pilothouse, and 360 days of service must be on vessels operating on the class of waters for which pilotage is desired; or Graduate of Great Lakes Maritime Academy in the deck class; or Masters or Mates with Officer endorsements over 1600 GRT meet the service requirements. There are also route and tonnage requirements that must be met. Other requirements include complying with First Class Pilot Work Instruction, a valid, approved radar observer course, First Aid course, CPR course, and approved basic & advanced firefighting courses. All candidates must complete an examination.

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

National First Class Pilot Website

Certification Description
Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels. This is a mid-level merchant mariner credential. The general requirements for this credential are TWIC Card (Identification, Fingerprints, Citizenship, Social Security number, etc), CG-719B Application, NDR Consent & Check, Oath, 3 letters of recommendation, photograph (supplied by TSA), SSEB Screening complete, age of 21 or over, CG-719K Physical Exam, Medical Tab in MMLD, Drug Testing Compliance, Mariner Fees, and Sea Service Letters or Discharges. Sea service requirements include recency- 90 days in the past 3 years on vessels. OUPV, near Coastal # 360 days of service, of which 90 days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal waters. Great Lakes - 360 days of service, of which 90 days of service on Great Lakes. Inland- 360 days of service. Other requirements include a First Aid course, and a CPR course. All candidates must complete an examination.

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

National Limited Master 100/Limited OUPV Website

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

National Master 200 NC Website

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

National OUPV Less Than 100 GRT Website

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