Upgrade Course Information
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CPM offers a full selection of upgrade courses. On this page you will find information for upgrading Inland to Near Coastal routes, and adding an Auxiliary Sail endorsement and a Commercial Assistance Towing endorsement.
Additional upgrade courses are available on these pages:
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OUPV (6-pack) Inland to Near Coastal Upgrade
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$600
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4-days
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This USCG approved course will satisfy the exam requirements for the upgrade of a valid OUPV Inland to an OUPV Near Coastal Captain license.
Professional requirements for OUPV Near Coastal are 360-days that includes 90 days on near coastal ocean waters.
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Master Inland to Near Coastal Upgrade
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$600
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4-days
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This USCG approved course will satisfy the exam requirements to upgrade a valid Master 100-ton or less Inland, or a valid Master or Mate 200-ton Inland to a Near Coastal Captain license.
Professional requirements for Master 200-ton or less Near Coastal are 720-days that includes 360-days on near coastal ocean waters.
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Assistance Towing Endorsement
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$100
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4-hours
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This USCG approved course will satisfy the exam requirements for adding a Commercial Assistance Towing endorsement to any valid OUPV, or Master or Mate 100-ton, or 200-ton or less captain license.
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Auxiliary Sail Endorsement
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$100
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4-hours
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This USCG approved course will satisfy the exam requirements for adding auxiliary sailing vessels to a valid Master or Mate 100-ton, or 200-ton or less captain license.
Professional Requirements for an Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement is a minimum of 180-days experience on sail or auxiliary sailing vessels.
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