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U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVED 

CAPTAIN

TRAINING

Top Rated Captain's School in Texas

Aided by a small student-to-instructor ratio, along with a proven method of instruction, Stewart Maritime has helped 1000s of students receive their Merchant Mariner Credentials since being established in 2002.

Our approved Instructors at our locations near South Padre Island as well as Corpus Christi will teach you hands-on, practical boating know-how so that you can pass the Captain's license testing at our facility in just DAYS!


Can be combined with any ongoing promotional code
$100 MILITARY DISCOUNT 

In-Person CLASS SCHEDULE

Los Fresnos, Tx.

OUPV                                          MASTER UPGRADE

Remaining 2025 Schedule

May 5-11                                          12-14

June 2-8                                              9-11

July 7-13                                           14-16

Aug 11-17 (class full)                (No Master upgrade)

Sept 8-14                                              15-17

Sept 20-28 

                                           Oct  14-16

Nov 3-9                                             10-12

Dec (class full)

2026 Class schedule coming soon

In-Person CLASS SCHEDULE

Corpus Christi, Tx.

OUPV                                              

Remaining 2025 Schedule

Aug 25-29 (class full)

Sep 20-26 (class full)

Oct 20-24 (2 spots left)

Nov 17-21

Dec (class full)

2026 Schedule

January 26-31

Remainder of 2026 coming soon​

OUPV 6-Pack 

Upgrade to Master License

56 COURSE HOURS
 

The OUPV, or “Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels,” is commonly known as the 6-pack license because it allows the captain to carry up to six paying passengers on an uninspected vessel. This license is perfect for fishing guides, sightseeing operators, dive boat captains, or anyone who wants to run small private charters. Even if the vessel itself is large, the OUPV strictly limits you to six passengers maximum. The OUPV license is available for Inland, Great Lakes, or Near Coastal routes (up to 100 miles offshore). It is considered an entry-level credential that opens the door to professional charter operations.

24 COURSE HOURS

The Master Upgrade is for those who have already completed the OUPV course. The Master license allows you to operate both inspected and uninspected vessels, and carry more than six paying passengers. Captains with a Master license often run ferries, water taxis, dinner cruises, large tour boats, and other commercial passenger operations. The Master license carries tonnage endorsements of 25-, 50-, or 100-tons based on your experience, but it also offers more flexibility with routes, including Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal, and even Oceans. The Master license is considered a professional-level credential and can open the door to larger vessels, and broader maritime career opportunities.

 

$1050.00 
$350.00

Assistance Towing Endorsement

4 COURSE HOURS

 

The Assistance Towing Endorsement is required if you will be engaged in towing a disabled vessel for payment. Any USCG license of 200 gross tons or less, including an OUPV/Six-pack Captain's or Master 25-50-100 Ton License, may be endorsed for assistance towing.

$200.00

First Aid / CPR

Must be completed as part of your application packet
OSHA-USCG compliant, Includes USCG Completion Certificate Stating Meets CFR, Meets USCG requirements for OUPV or Masters Application
  • 2-year certification
 
$80.00
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