Master Captain's License 25/50/100 Ton (Digital Edition)

One year's access to our award-winning Internet based narrated lecture and interactive learning system. Included with each Mariners Learning System™ course is 24/7 access to our online instructors. In the rare event that an online instructor cannot answer your question, toll free telephone support with one of our Staff Instructors will be provided.

MLS iVideo Training Series

So You Want to be a Captain?
Navigational Rules of the Road
Piloting and General Navigation
MLS Digital Online Study Guides

Navigational Rules of the Road
Seamanship for the Mariner
Navigation for the Mariner - Two-volume set
Maritime Law - Inspected Passenger Vessels
Chart

(1) Full sized Long Island Sound Training Chart - 12354TR (Shipped via USPS)

Course Subjects Include:

Navigational Rules of the Road
Aids to Navigation
Electronic Navigation
Characteristics of Weather Systems
Lifesaving Equipment & Safety
Basic Seamanship Skills
Tides and Currents
Marine Radio Operation
Pollution Prevention
Vessel Handling Skills
Emergency Procedures
Authorization

This course satisfies the examination requirement for the 25-ton, 50-ton or 100-ton Master License. The tonnage level of a Master's license issued will be based on the size vessel on which you have your sea service experience. Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded a certificate that will be accepted in lieu of the standard Coast Guard examination!

Sea Service

For this license, a day of sea service is defined as at least 4 hours underway on any given calendar day and can be counted back to your 15th birthday. You do not have to know the exact dates - just the number of days each year.

License Operating Area

This license can be issued for the Great Lakes, U.S. Inland Waters or U.S. Near Coastal waters (depending on where you gained your experience).

Instructors

Included with each Mariners Learning System™ course is 24/7 access to our online instructors. Each instructor is a USCG Licensed Master that has gone through a rigorous approval process meeting the standards of the United States Coast Guard to become a certified instructor. They bring a level of knowledge, experience, and professionalism that adds to the total learning process. In the rare event than an online instructor cannot answer your question, toll free telephone support with one of our Staff Instructors will be provided.

The USCG Master License allows the holder to operate inspected vessels as well as uninspected vessels. Any vessel that is certified (authorized) by the USCG to carry more than 6 paying passengers plus crew must have a Boat Captain who holds a 25/50/100 Ton Master license. Ferry boats, harbor tours boats, whale watch boats are examples of inspected vessels.

There are 4 different Master Licenses a mariner may qualify for such as the Master Inland or Master Near Coastal. Both the amount of sea service time and the size vessels you have been on will influence the license you are eligible for. Master licenses are tonnage rated at 25 GT (gross tons), 50 GT, or 100 GT.

The tonnage you are awarded is determined by the size vessels you've gained experience on in the last 3 years - it's called "recency experience." You are not required to advance through the different licenses one at a time. If you meet the USCG requirements for the master 100GT Near Coastal, you'll get that license as your first license. The 4 types of up to 100GT Master licenses are listed below along with the requirements:

Master Inland: 360 days underway experience since age 15; 90 of those 360 days in the last 3 years. Completion of approved Course and Test.

Master Inland/OUPV: 360 days underway experience since age 15; 90 of those 360 days in the last 3 years; 90 of those 360 days outside the boundary lines. Completion of the Mariners Learning System™ Coast Guard approved Course.

Master Inland/Mate N.C.: 360 days underway experience since age 15; 90 days of those 360 days in the last 3 years; 180 of those 360 days outside the boundary lines. Completion of the Mariners Learning System™ Coast Guard approved Course.

Master Near Coastal: 720 days underway experience since age 15; 90 of those 720 days in the last 3 years; 360 of those 720 days outside the boundary lines. Completion of the Mariners Learning System™ Coast Guard approved Course.

Additional Requirements Include:

Obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC Card)
Minimum age: 19 years old
Pass a Physical Examination
Take a Drug Test unless enrolled in a USCG - approved random drug program for at least 60 of the last 185 days, and with no failure or refusal to participate in a chemical test for dangerous drugs
CPR/First Aid Card
U.S. Citizenship
Provide Three Character References
Completion of Mariners Learning System™ USCG-approved Master 25/50/100 Ton online course
Completed USCG Original License Application Package

Module I - Navigation Rules of the Road

Part A - General
Section I - Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility
Section II - Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility
Section III - Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
Part C - Light s and Shapes
Part D - Sound and Light Signals
Differences between International and U.S. Inland Rules of the Road
Module II - Deck Safety

Fire Fighting
Marine Engine Operations
Marine Radiotelephone
Lifesaving Equipment
Pollution Prevention
Module III - Deck General

Basic Seamanship
Characteristics of Weather systems
Ship Handling
Emergency Procedures
Maritime Law
Module IV - Piloting and General Navigation

Piloting
Compasses
Plotting
Tides and Currents
Approaches to Anchorages and Harbors
Electronic Navigation Equipment
Module V - Seamanship

Purchases, Blocks and Tackle
Vessel Handling in Rivers and Estuaries
Dragging, Clearing Fouled Anchors
Maneuvering for Launching of Lifeboats And Lifeboats in Heavy Weather
Receiving Survivors from Lifeboats or Lifecrafts
Towing Operations
Module VI - Boat Characteristics

Principles of Ship Construction
Trim and Stability
Module VII - Fire Prevention and Firefighting Appliances

Fire Prevention and Chemistry of Fire
Basic Fire Fighting - Extinguishing Agents
Organization of Fire Drills
Fire Fighting Systems
Fire Fighting Equipment and Regulations for T-Boats
Module VIII - Ships Business

Rules and Regulations for T-Boats
Shipment, Discharge and Manning
Certificates and Documents Required
Load Lines
Module IX - Shipboard Management and Training

Ship Sanitation
Principles of Damage Control Including Vessel Alteration and Repair
Shipboard Safety Management
Module X - Lifesaving

Survival at Sea
Lifesaving Appliance Regulations and Operations for T-Boats

You must take the exam on a desktop computer or laptop (not a tablet ex: Chromebook)

You must have a working built-in or external webcam and microphone

Your Internet speed must be at least 2 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload. Determine your Internet speed by running a test at: http://www.speedtest.net

The lighting in the room must be bright enough so that your face and eyes can be seen throughout the duration of the exam.

Your desk/workspace must be completely cleared of all papers, books, and reference materials. In addition, please clear the entire room (including walls and bookshelves) of any materials that could be considered reference materials. Any suspect items seen during the initial room scan by your proctor will be flagged.

You MUST provide your valid government issued photo ID when requested.

You MUST remain directly in front of your webcam for the duration of the exam.

You MUST NOT have anyone else in the room with you for the duration of your exam.

You MUST NOT interact or communicate with anyone by any means while testing.

You MUST NOT use any other electronic devices (phone, ipod, headphones, MP3 player, another computer, etc.) while taking the exam.

Reference materials (papers, pens, books, study guides, e-mails, website, etc.) MUST NOT be used while testing.

You MUST NOT use any mobile device or have any mobile device within your eyesight during the exam.

You MUST NOT access other websites or applications on the computer while testing.

You MUST NOT intentionally disable internet connection while testing.

*Violation of any these rules will be flagged during your exam by the web proctor, and your exam WILL be marked as a FAIL, you will not be eligible for a refund and WILL be banned from re-taking the exam with Mariners Learning System.