MASTER UPGRADE 100 Ton
100 ton MASTER CAPTAIN'S LICENSE
Upgrade your OUPV license to a Master of not more than 100 tons on
Inland, Great lakes, Near Coastal waters
Upgrade your OUPV/6-Pack License to work on bigger boats that carry more passengers
A Master’s License is the highest-level license and is required if you operate inspected vessels. Inspected vessels can carry more than 6 passengers.
This license allows you to operate both inspected vessels (such as inland ferry boats, harbor tours boats, water taxi or dive boat) and uninspected vessels (less than six passengers).
To become inspected, the vessel must be built in accordance with rigid USCG Commercial Vessel Inspection standards.
Add this course onto your OUPV license for the opportunity to work on tour boats. You can sign up for both but you must complete the OUPV class before upgrading to the Master license.
ABOUT THE CLASS
Self-paced online course typically takes less than 30 hours to complete.
One final exam which can be taken at one of our approved testing sites.
24/7 course availability. Mobile responsive content allows you to complete course work anytime, anywhere.
USCG approved course, no need to travel to complete final examination.
Whether you want to operate
HARBOR TOURS
INLAND FERRY
DIVE BOAT
WATER TAXI
GET THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO UPGRADE YOUR LICENSE
THE MASTER UPGRADE
OUPV to Master 100 Tons Upgrade
Inland, Great lakes, Near Coastal
With this course, you'll have the skills you need to be safe on the water knowing you operate as a relief Captain or embark on a full-on career on the water by working towards a Master Captain's License.
Even better? The course is approved U.S. Coast Guard so you won't have to travel to complete the licensing process after finishing the course and passing a proctored final exam.
Principles & Terms
- Block, Tackle, and Purchase
- Principals of Ship Construction
Vessel
Stability
- Understanding Trim & Stability
- Vertical Center of Gravity Calculations
Rules & Regulations
- Load Lines
- Rules and Regulations for Inspected T-boats
Marine Pollutants
- MARPOL
- Near Coastal & International Instruments
- Shipment and Discharge Merchant Mariner
Alterations & Anchoring
- Alteration and Repair/Hot Work
- Dragging or Clearing Fouled Anchoring
Firefighting & Life Saving
- Firefighting Regulations and Systems
- Fire Drill Organization
- Life Saving Appliance Regulations and Operations
Survival & Rescue
- Launching in Heavy Weather, Rescuing Survivors from Ship/Aircraft in Distress
- Survival at Sea
Weather & Currents
- Ocean Currents
- Weather and Weather Charts
Bonus
Classes
- Rescuing Survivors from Ship/Aircraft in Distress
- Navigation Review: U.S. Marking System
- Weather Reports and Charts
- Weather Review
YOU'LL ALSO GET
Printable workbook to read along, take notes, and review all the lessons all at home, on your time.
Access to a private Facebook group where you can get support, ask questions, and more!
At the end of the course, you can request the final examination to complete the Upgrade to Master 100 Certification!
1 year access to the program: Once you purchase the course, you'll get all the content at once so you can go through it at your own pace on your own time, as it's available 24/7.
HI, I'M Captain Don Doggett.
I'm on a mission to promote seamanship and safe boating practices for sailors and professional mariners through education and certification. I've spent the last 20 years dedicated to cruising distant harbors on the Great Lakes as well as sailboat racing during overnight regattas crossing Lake Michigan. I hold a USCG 100 ton Master Near Coastal and 50 ton Master of Oceans captain's license and encourage sailing education and safety. I've enjoyed sharing my expertise to promote safe boating and sailing at hundreds of organizations from the East Coast to the Midwest, and have been trained as a first responder while maintaining first aid and CPR certifications.
SUCCESS STORIES
"Since taking this course we have successfully navigated our boat through all the Great Lakes, Canada, and beyond the eastern seaboard. Without the complete knowledge of this course it would all be a guessing game, particularly on overnight Atlantic Ocean voyages. I highly recommend this course."
DEBRA WEAVER
"Your class was so much help, there is no way I would have wanted to try any of this myself. I have and would recommend this class to anyone studying to get their Captain's license, or wants knowledge of charting, or any other navigation-related skills. I just wanted to thank you so much for all your help getting my Captain's license and hope to see you on the water."
CAPTAIN NOAH CAMINATA, GREAT LAKES FISHING GUIDE
"I really enjoyed learning using this training program. Learning here is supportive of your professional goals and dreams. I have definitely improved this season, and look forward to continued learning from any new courses."
TIM DITTLOFF
"Captain Don takes the time to provide clear explanations with real world examples so that students not only retain critical information, but truly understand the importance of it. Their expertise and experience will always guide you to your true north long after the classroom."
KEVIN JONES
READY TO upgrade to master?
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
$397
Instant access to 19 lessons + 4 bonus lessons
Private Facebook group for Q&A sessions with me
At the end of the course, schedule your examination and after passing, submit your completed application along with the course completion certificate to get your license upgraded
Access for one full year to all course content, videos & downloads