Spring Session of The Captain School at ABM Announced
Published: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:00 pm
By: The Antique Boat Museum
Clayton, NY – The Antique Boat Museum is pleased to announce the 2023 Spring session of the Captain School at ABM with instructors Captain Tom Trovato and Captain Andrew Driver. The Captain School at ABM offers courses necessary to secure a captain’s license. During this session, the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV), Masters Upgrade, and Towing Endorsement courses will be offered. Upon completion of all coursework and testing, students will have the materials to apply for their Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) through the U.S. Coast Guard at either the OUPV or Masters level up to 100GRT with the option to add a Towing Endorsement.
Course Dates & Times:
OUPV – March 25-April 4 from 8-5pm (March 25-26, 29, April 1-2) and 8-12pm (March 27-28 & 30-31); Testing will take place April 3-4th starting at 9am with no time limit to complete the four exams in.
Masters Upgrade – April 6-8 from 8-5pm; exam time is built in to the course schedule
Towing Endorsement – April 5 from 9-1pm; exam time is built in to the course schedule
Merchant Mariner Credentials are required in order to legally carry passengers for hire. “For hire” includes fishing charters, tour boats, diving excursions, water transportation of any kind, and all piloting instruction. Commercial operations such as ferries, tugboats, and supply boats also require USCG licensed captains and many manufacturers require licenses for private yacht delivery.
Registration is now open on “The Captain School at ABM” page at abm.org. Further information and links to register online and the Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center MMC Application checklist can all be found on the webpage.
For questions about registration, course materials and/or the process of securing your license, contact Museum Educator Molly Voth at [email protected] or 315-686-4104 ext. 225.
tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Education, Lake Ontario
