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U.S. Government Sites

U.S.C.G.The U.S.C.G. Office Of Marine Safety has a bunch of valuable information for the professional mariner, including the entire Coast Guard question bank for all "Deck Licenses" and "Engineering Licenses" - the actual questions you'll face in the exam!

CFR ServerAll 50 titles of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) are available in a searchable database. If you've ever had to look something up in a CFR, you will most certainly know the value of this.

F.C.C.The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Homepage has a very wide scope of information on everything they have a hand in from meddleing with your cable TV bill to what license or permit is required to perform duties on vessels. It is an immense site that is confusing to get around in. The page that I was interested in their site was Commercial Radio Operator Licenses. As it contains information on the 'Marine Radio Operator Permit'. The site also has the entire databank of questions for the various 'elements' of the exams.

VHF FrequenciesA VHF Frequencies List is available from the FCC. At the FCC site you can also read about the new regs on Digital Selective Calling (DSC) etc...

Yacht Training Schools

F.C.C.The American Yacht Institute does Professional Training for Interior and Exterior Crew. Courses include Steward/Stewardess, Silverspoon Service, Wines of the World, Artististic Flower Arranging, Reformed Cordon Bleu, Cuisines Around the World, Proficient Deckhand, and Introduction to Massage. You can reach them at 954-522-1044 or Toll Free at 800-759-0743.

Links to Exam Preparation Sites

Houston MarineHouston Marine exam training school is a school just out-side of New Orleans, LA which offers a wide variety of courses designed to prepare you for Coast Guard Exams. They have courses for both Deck and Engineering Licenses and all of their courses guarantee that you will pass on your first exam cycle or you'll get your money back.

Captains QuestCaptains Quest is a site designed to help "Professional Captains and Wannabees" They have some very helpful links and they sell software to help you prepare for a Coast Guard deck license exam. (The Captain's Exam) A site well worth a look!

Maritime Training Schools

C.M.A.California Maritime Academy

Maine MaritimeMaine Maritime Academy

Marine SafetyMarine Safety International

Mass MaritimeMassachussets Maritime Academy

N.Y. MaritimeState of New York Maritime Academy

U.S.M.M.A.United States Merchant Marine Academy

Requirements to Obtain a United States Coast Guard License

U.S.C.G. MasterMaster Inland / Near Coastal (200 miles offshore) Steam or Motor Vessels of 25, 50, or 100 Gross Tons

U.S.C.G. MateMate Inland / Near Coastal (200 miles offshore) Steam or Motor Vessels 25, 50, 100, 150, and 200 Gross Tons

U.S.C.G. OUPVOperator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Inland / Near Coastal (100 miles offshore)


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