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Assistance Towing
Captains License
Endorsement 

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This assistance towing endorsement is a provision added to a captains license. An Assistance Towing Endorsement is designed for boat captains who would like to be able to tow disabled vessel for a fee. Captains are required by the USCG to hold an Assistance Towing Endorsement on their captains license to be able to assist vessels that have run aground, are disabled, or have run out of fuel.

Course Details:

●4 Hours

-Classroom: 4 hour classroom instruction + proctored exam

●National MaritmeCenter Approved for original issuance, for renewal and for reissuance of a merchant mariner license

Topics include: Towing Equipment, Towing Forces

Locations: Contact Us to add Assistance Tow to a scheduled OUPV or Masters Course.

Please visit the License Help page for detailed requirements for the Assistance Towing Endorsement.

Have more questions? Feel Free to call us at 902-733-5500