Deck License Renewal - Online Course and Exam

The Deck License Renewal - Online Course and Exam includes one year's access to our award-winning Internet-based narrated lecture and interactive learning system. The final licensing exam is taken online and on demand. You can view the Testing tab to learn more.

Even though Mariners Learning System™ course is web-based, our students are not alone. Built into each course is 24/7 access to our online instructors through the MLS Help Center. In the rare event that an online instructor cannot answer your question, telephone support with one of our Staff Instructors will be provided.

This course is for the licensed Boat Captain who does not have the required 360 days of sea service in the last 5 years to renew their license.

Course Subjects Include:

Navigational Rules of the Road
Deck Safety
Deck General

Authorization

This course covers Deck License Renewal for OUPV and Masters of not more than 100-Ton for operation in the Great Lakes, Inland and Near Coastal waters. Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded a certificate that will be accepted in lieu of the standard Coast Guard examination!

License Operating Area

Based on the geographical area of your original sea service experience, this license can be renewed for "Great Lakes" waters, "Inland" waters or "Near Coastal" waters.

Sea Service

By completing this course a licensed mariner is not required to meet the Coast Guard 360 day sea service requirement necessary to renew their license.

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.

To renew your OUPV/Master Deck License you must be able to show 360 days (one year) of sea service during the past five years. This must be verified by completing the Small Vessel Sea Service Form or by providing a letter from a vessel owner/company verifying your sea service. Many Boat Captains find themselves nearing renewal but for various reasons cannot meet the Coast Guards one year service requirement.

An alternative to meeting the one year sea service requirement is to take the Mariners Learning System™Deck License Renewal Course. Upon completion of the MLS online course, you take our final Proctored Exam after which a Certificate of Completion will be issued. The U.S. Coast Guard will accept this certificate in lieu of meeting the time requirement.

Additional Requirements include:

Complete the USCG License Renewal Application (Form CG-719K)
Have a current or have had a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC Card)
Pass a Physical Examination and a Drug Test. If you currently enrolled in a DOT approved random drug testing program you will not be required to take a new drug test for license renewal.
You DO NOT need First Aid & CPR cards to renew your license.

Students must have a high-speed Internet connection and an up-to-date desktop or laptop with a webcam and microphone. Also, students must have the ability to download software through the MLS account. This is required to access the exam.

When testing online for the proctored exam, students will be required to display a legible photocopy of their Coast Guard-recognized photo identification to the computer screen. The student will be required to complete the course evaluation form prior to testing. These copies will be retained for our records per USCG requirements.

The list of acceptable forms of photo identification includes:

• U.S. driver’s license
• U.S. Passport
• Foreign Passport
• Law enforcement credential, with photograph of the applicant, issued by Federal, State, or local government
• U.S. Military identification card
• Official identification card issued by a State, or local government
• Official identification card issued by the Federal Government
• Merchant Marine Document issued after February 3, 2003

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to provide a clear and legible copy of identification. If an ID is not provided and/or MLS is unable to read the copy, it will result in a failure. No exceptions per Coast Guard policy. No other forms of identification will be accepted.

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.