Open to Fire Department personnel ONLY. OUPV and Master upgrade

Caption David Wilson will be delivering a Explorers Guide Maritime Academy  OUPV and Master Upgrade  Inland/Great Lakes/ NC in Brookfield, IL starting July 8th, 2022  THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO FIREFIGHTERS ONLY.  If you have questions please contact us at 920-733-5500

OUPV and Master upgrade Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal Date July 8,11,14,17,20,23,26,29, and Aug 1, 2022

Class Fee: $972 Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal.  Includes all instruction, course materials (student manuals, use of plotting tools, charts, Rules book) and Exams.

Drug Test throught Quest Labs is offered during the class. Results normally are available within 48 hrs. Cost $70

Payment Options: by Credit card or Cash. Payment in full require 7 days before class start date.

Location Details: 9301 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 

Instructors: Capt David WIlson is the lead instructor

Topics: covered  include Piloting, Marlinspike Seamanship, Navigation Rules, Magnetic Compass, Characteristics of Weather, Tides and Currents, Vessel Maneuvering and Handling, Small Engine Operations and Maintenance, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Emergency Procedures, Maritime Law, Shipboard Management and Training, Ship’s Business, Communications, and Lifesaving Appliances.

The license allows you to operate both inspected and uninspected vessels with a gross tonnage up to 100 tons, and is required by the USCG for any inspected vessel certified to carry more than 6 passengers for hire. 

Master NC requires 720 days of sea service.  Great Lakes requires 360 days.