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Welcome to Explorer’s Guide Maritime TrainingAt Explorer’s Guide, we take pride in offering quality courses for all mariners, those both new to the trade and seasoned boaters. Our flagship courses are the USCG-approved Captain’s classes (OUPV, Master 100 Ton with Assistance Towing, and OUPV to Master 100 Ton Upgrade). Our friendly staff will work with you in completing your registration, and answer questions you may have on license, course funding, and more. Safe Boating and Fair Winds Captain Gary |
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CAPTAINS LICENSES TRAINING Thinking of getting a captains license? Not sure which license you need? Let Explorer’s Guide Maritime Training help you choose. If you’re just getting started and you plan to use your license on the ocean, you may want to apply for the OUPV Near Coastal license. If you’ve got more experience, or want to work on larger boats, you may decide to apply for your Master 100 Tons license. Maybe you already have a base license and want to add an Auxiliary Sailing or Boat Assistance Towing Endorsement. Our helpful staff will explain the differences between the licenses, including routes and tonnage requirements and what the requirements are for each. • OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel , Six-Pack) • FCC Marine Radio Operators Class For a list and description of our Merchant Mariner License Courses, click here. Most of our USCG approved courses are available in three formats - Classroom, Blended, and Online. Are you an Inland or Great Lakes Boater? Don't need a Near Coastal OUPV? We have a class for you -OUPV Inland and Great Lakes only. No International Rules to trip you up. Available in classroom and blended with online coming soon. |
FUNDING Need help paying for your captains course tuition? There are many options available for both military and civilian students. Speak to a member ofour staff to see if you qualify for funding and how to apply. Military/Veterans maybe eligible for funding with Tuition Assistance, Montgomery GI Bill, Active Duty, Post 9/11GI or Selected Reserve and more.The first step is to talk to your ESO or Financial Aid contact where you are stationed. Next, apply online at: www.gibill.va.gov* These are important first steps in funding. Then feel free to call us at (800) 487 - 6029 for more information. * Note: you are applying for course through Northeast Wiscosin Technical College and NOT through Explorer's Guide Maritime Training. Civilian students may be eligible for funding with Tuition Reimbursement through your employer. Workforce Investment Act (if you re a displaced worker or returning to the workforce or Bill Me Later. Call our staff at (800) 487-6029. |
SERVICES Besides captains license trainng, we offer a number of other helpful services for mariners applying for their USCG-approved Captains license. • Pre employment Drug Testing
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PROCTORED EXAM SITES No need to go to the USCG Regional Exam Center for your proctored final OUPV or Master 100 tons license tet. Explorer’s Guide maintains a growing list of Proctored Exam Sites throughout the United States for our online cpatins license students. Can’t find one near you? Give us a call to see what’s new. Military students - you may be able to take your final OUPV or Master 100 tons license test where you are stationed, with your ESO or superior officer acting as proctor. Call us at (800) 487-6029 for more information.
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