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Columbia Pacific Maritime is a USCG approved Merchant Marine Deck License training school
located in Portland, Oregon that focuses on the needs of operators of uninspected vessels and
inspected vessels of 200 gross tons and less. Complete USCG approved training programs are
provided for the following USCG Captain's Licenses:
Additional USCG approved courses are provided for:
All courses offered are USCG approved to be taken in lieu of testing, meaning that the course
meets the examination requirements and no additional testing is required. For a complete list of
USCG approved course view the "Courses" page. All courses are offered every two weeks on a
rotating schedule.
The USCG Licensed Captain and Mate
US Coast Guard (USCG) Licensed Captains operate commercial vessels engaged in the
marine transportation industry.
The Captain is responsible for the safe operation of the vessel and the safety of the
crew and all passengers.
The Mate reports directly to the Captain and is responsible for the safe navigation of the
ship and serves as officer in charge of the navigational watch.
The Able Seaman is a member of the deck department that assists the Captain or Mate
with the safe operation of the vessel.
There are several different levels of captain's licenses. Columbia Pacific Maritime provide
USCG approved captains courses with a focus in uninspected vessel operations and
inspected vessel operations of not more than 200 tons.
Columbia Pacific Maritime is a USCG approved Merchant Marine Deck License training school
located in Portland, Oregon that focuses on the needs of operators of uninspected vessels and
inspected vessels of 200 gross tons and less. Complete USCG approved training programs are
provided for the following USCG Captain's Licenses:
- Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels with either a limited scope waters, inland,
or near coastal route; this license is commonly called an OUPV or 6 pack license. - Master 100 tons with either a limited scope waters, inland, or near coastal route; this
includes Master 25 tons and Master 50 tons. - Master 200 tons with either an inland, near coastal, or ocean route; this includes Master
150 tons, Mate 150 tons, and Mate 200 tons. - Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels with either an inland, near coastal, or
ocean route; advancement to Mate (Pilot) and Master of Towing Vessels is based on
completion of the TOAR (Towing Officers Assessment Record) and sea service alone, no
additional USCG exams are required. - Master of Uninspected Fishing Vessels with either a near coastal or oceans route; this
includes Mate of Uninspected Fishing Vessels.
Additional USCG approved courses are provided for:
- Radar Observer Unlimited; original endorsement or renewal.
- Able Seaman; including ratings for OSV (Offshore Supply Vessel), Fishing, Sail, Special,
Limited, and Unlimited. - License Endorsements for Assistance Towing and Auxiliary Sail.
All courses offered are USCG approved to be taken in lieu of testing, meaning that the course
meets the examination requirements and no additional testing is required. For a complete list of
USCG approved course view the "Courses" page. All courses are offered every two weeks on a
rotating schedule.
The USCG Licensed Captain and Mate
US Coast Guard (USCG) Licensed Captains operate commercial vessels engaged in the
marine transportation industry.
The Captain is responsible for the safe operation of the vessel and the safety of the
crew and all passengers.
The Mate reports directly to the Captain and is responsible for the safe navigation of the
ship and serves as officer in charge of the navigational watch.
The Able Seaman is a member of the deck department that assists the Captain or Mate
with the safe operation of the vessel.
There are several different levels of captain's licenses. Columbia Pacific Maritime provide
USCG approved captains courses with a focus in uninspected vessel operations and
inspected vessel operations of not more than 200 tons.
- Guide boat Captain - USCG Licensed guide boat captains operate power-driven
vessels carrying six or fewer passengers for hire on inland waterways as fishing
guides or tour guides and commonly hold US Coast Guard (USCG) licenses as
Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV). - Charter boat Captain - USCG Licensed charter boat captains operate power-
driven vessels on near coastal ocean waters which are generally larger than guide-
boats and may carry more than six passengers for hire. These captains commonly
hold USCG Captains licenses as Master 25 tons, Master 50 tons, or Master 100
tons. - Crew boat and Supply boat Captain - USCG Licensed crew boat and supply
boat captains operate power-driven vessels involved in the transportation of crew,
equipment, and supplies in the service of offshore oil platforms or other offshore
installations. The minimum license requirement for most crew-boat captains is a
USCG license as Master 100 tons and some may hold licenses as Master 200 ton
or greater. - Tugboat Captain - USCG Licensed tugboat captains operate vessels engaged in
the transportation of cargo or that provide ship assist work in harbors. Most
tugboat captains hold a USCG license as Master 200 ton or greater and this
license must be endorsed as "Master of Towing." Tugboats generally employ Mates
that hold USCG licenses as Mate 200 tons endorsed as "Mate of Towing." - Fishing Vessel Captain - USCG Licensed fishing vessel captains operate uninspected
commercial fishing vessels of 5000 gross tons and less around the world. USCG licensed
captains are not required to operate commercial fishing vessels of less than 200 gross tons.
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Columbia Pacific Maritime is a USCG approved training school for a maximum
of six students. No class will ever be canceled due to low enrollment because
there is no minimum class size. I am happy to conduct a class for a single
student seven days a week.
My success rate is nearly 100% and I have a 98% success rate getting
students through the USCG approved courses within the advertised course
schedule.
This success rate is possible because the courses are well organized and
presented in a small group environment that encourages open discussion and
student participation.
Radar Observer Classroom
Adjacent to the main classroom is the radar observer classroom. Maintaining
the small classroom environment, the radar observer classroom is USCG
approved for a maximum of two students.
- Radar Observer Recertification is a 1-day course approved for the
renewal of any radar observer endorsement. - Radar Observer (Unlimited) is a five day course approved for an
original unlimited radar observer endorsement.
The following window provides a link to Frequently Asked Questions published on the Columbia Pacific Online Blog website. This
website was established in October 2006 and contains a considerable amount of archived material regarding USCG Merchant Marine
Licensing. This website can be viewed directly at ColumbiaPacificOnline.com/blog.
Your question regarding Merchant Marine Licensing may be submitted using the following form. I will attempt to answer them in the FAQ
forum within 48 hours.
website was established in October 2006 and contains a considerable amount of archived material regarding USCG Merchant Marine
Licensing. This website can be viewed directly at ColumbiaPacificOnline.com/blog.
Your question regarding Merchant Marine Licensing may be submitted using the following form. I will attempt to answer them in the FAQ
forum within 48 hours.