USCG Rules of the Road

Any applicant who has successfully completed the online Rules of the Road course with a passing grade of at least 90% and presenting the Certificate of Training will satisfy the Rules of the Road Examination requirements for original issuance or renewal of any deck license up to Master 200 Gross Registered Tons, Master or Mate of Fishing Vessels, and Apprentice Mate (Steersman).

This online course reviews the Rules of the Road in five modules. Plus there is a presentation on the differences between Inland and International Rules. There are also two presentations to test your knowledge of boat lights. Each module has an online exam. You are required to get 90% correct in each exam to consider the course complete. We suggest taking each exam at least three times. Once the course is completed, you are required to take the 30 question proctored exam to receive the course certificate.