Name

US Captains Training

Legal name

US Captains Training

Website

https://uscaptainstraining.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime License Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE)

Keywords

• USCG captain's license courses
• FCC commercial radio operator license
• Maritime license training
• Online boating education
• OUPV 6-Pack license prep

Headquarters

HQ city

Traverse City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. USCG Captain's License Courses: Online courses for USCG-approved captain's licenses including OUPV (6-Pack), Master 100 Ton, upgrades, endorsements (Sailing, Assistance Towing), and renewals. Students purchase individual courses or premium bundles. Courses include video lectures, readings, practice problems, quizzes, and proctored final examinations.
2. FCC Commercial Radio Operator License Courses: FCC-approved COLEM courses for various FCC radio licenses including Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP), General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG), GMDSS licenses (DO, DM, DB, RG), Ship Radar Endorsement, Radiotelegraph Operator License (T), and individual FCC Elements. Students can purchase elements individually or as full course packages.
3. Books & Tools: Sale of supplementary educational materials and tools for mariners preparing for captain's licenses.
4. Structure & Guidance: Application guidance services and form preparation resources to help students complete USCG application packets.
5. Retest and Administration Fees: Students who fail a final exam three times and must retake the entire course pay a retest + administration fee rather than repurchasing the course.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

US Captains Training delivers USCG-approved online courses and proctored final examinations that prepare individual mariners to earn USCG captain's licenses (OUPV/6-Pack, Master 25/50/100 Ton, upgrades, endorsements, renewals). It additionally offers FCC-approved online courses for commercial radio operator licenses (MP, PG, DO, DM, DB, RG, T) and individual FCC exam Elements, supported by video lectures, practice quizzes, books, and application guidance tools.

Product overview

US Captains Training is an online education platform offering USCG-approved and FCC-approved courses for mariners seeking commercial captain's licenses and FCC commercial radio operator certifications. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: (1) USCG Captain's License courses including the flagship OUPV (6-Pack) course, Master (25/50/100) Ton course, the Premium Bundle for the highest qualifying license, upgrade courses (OUPV to Master 100, Master 100 to 200), increase-in-scope courses for expanding operating areas, endorsement courses for Assistance Towing and Sailing, and renewal courses; and (2) FCC Commercial Radio License courses including individual exam Elements (1, 3, 6, 7, 7R, 8, 9, and Telegraphy Elements 1 and 2), and full license packages (MP, PG, DO, DM, DB, RG, and T licenses). All USCG courses feature proctored online final examinations approved by the US Coast Guard as substitutes for testing at Regional Examination Centers (RECs).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Captain's License Premium Bundle A comprehensive bundle covering the full range of USCG captain's license exam modules required to earn the highest license for which a student qualifies, including all written exam prep and the USCG-approved online final examination.
• Master (25/50/100) Ton Captain's License Course A USCG-approved online course and proctored final examination that prepares mariners for a Master Near Coastal or Inland captain's license of up to 100 tons, covering deck general, deck safety, navigation, and rules of the road.
• OUPV (6-Pack) Captain's License Course A USCG-approved online course and proctored final examination for the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vehicles (OUPV) license, also known as the 6-pack license, authorizing the holder to carry up to 6 paying passengers.
• Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 Ton Course An upgrade course for mariners who already hold an OUPV license and wish to advance to the Master 100 Ton captain's license.
• Upgrade Master 100 Ton to Master/Mate 200 Ton Course An upgrade course for Master 100 Ton holders seeking to advance to the Master/Mate 200 Ton license.
• OUPV Increase in Scope (Inland to Near Coastal) Course An increase-in-scope course for OUPV license holders who need to expand their operating area from Inland to Near Coastal waters.
• Master 100 Ton Increase in Scope (Inland/Great Lakes to Near Coastal) Course An increase-in-scope course for Master 100 Ton license holders expanding operating authority from Inland/Great Lakes to Near Coastal waters.
• Assistance Towing Endorsement Course A USCG-approved endorsement course enabling captains to engage in commercial assistance towing, qualifying holders to work for companies like SeaTow or TowBoat US.
• Sailing Endorsement Course A USCG-approved endorsement course authorizing the holder to carry more than six paying passengers on sailing vessels.
• Renewal OUPV / Master 100 Ton Course A renewal course for mariners holding OUPV (6-Pack) or Master 100 Ton licenses who need to renew their USCG credential.
• Element 1 – Basic Radio Law and Operating Practice An FCC Element 1 course covering basic radio law and operating practice required for the Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP), GMDSS Radio Operator (DO), and Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator (RG) licenses; 24-question exam with minimum 18 correct to pass.
• Element 3 – General Radio Electronic Fundamentals An FCC Element 3 course covering electronic fundamentals and techniques required to adjust, repair, and maintain radio transmitters and receivers; 100-question exam, minimum 75 correct to pass.
• Element 7 – GMDSS Radio Operating Practices An FCC Element 7 course covering GMDSS radio operating procedures and practices for all GMDSS sub-systems and equipment; 100-question exam, minimum 75 correct to pass.
• Element 7R – GMDSS Radio Operating Practices (Restricted) An FCC Element 7R course covering restricted GMDSS radio operating procedures limited to VHF GMDSS sub-systems and equipment; 50-question exam with minimum 38 correct to pass.
• Element 8 – Ship Radar Endorsement An FCC Element 8 course covering theory and practice for installation, servicing, and maintenance of ship radar equipment; 50-question exam, minimum 38 correct to pass. Not a USCG-approved Radar Observer Course.
• Element 9 – GMDSS Radio Maintenance Practices and Procedures An FCC Element 9 course covering GMDSS radio maintenance practices aligned with IMO Assembly guidelines for Sea Areas A3 and A4; 50-question exam, minimum 38 correct to pass.
• Element 6 – Advanced Radiotelegraph An FCC Element 6 course covering technical, legal, and operational matters for all classes of radiotelegraph stations; 100-question exam, minimum 75 correct to pass.
• Telegraphy Element 1 A proctored FCC telegraphy course requiring decoding at 16 code groups per minute, required for the Radiotelegraph Operator License (T).
• Telegraphy Element 2 A proctored FCC telegraphy course requiring decoding at 20 words per minute, required for the Radiotelegraph Operator License (T).
• Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP) Course An FCC commercial radio operator permit course covering basic radio law and operating practice (Element 1), conferring authority to operate VHF radios and some GMDSS equipment.
• General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) Course An FCC license course requiring passage of Elements 1 and 3, qualifying the holder to operate and maintain a broader range of commercial marine radio equipment.
• GMDSS Radio Operator's License (DO) Course An FCC GMDSS license course requiring Elements 1 and 7, qualifying the holder to operate and make basic adjustments to GMDSS radio installations; also confers MP authority.
• GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License (DM) Course An FCC license course requiring Elements 1, 3, and 9, qualifying the holder to operate, adjust, and maintain GMDSS radio equipment; also confers MP authority.
• GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License (DB) Course A comprehensive FCC license course requiring Elements 1, 3, 7, and 9, conferring the combined operating authority of both DO and DM licenses, including PG and MP authorities.
• Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's License (RG) Course An FCC license course requiring Elements 1 and 7R, qualifying the holder to operate GMDSS radio installations within 20 nautical miles of shore; also confers MP authority.
• Radiotelegraph Operator License (T) Complete Course A comprehensive FCC license requiring Elements 1, 6, Telegraphy 1, and Telegraphy 2, authorizing the holder to operate, repair, and maintain ship and coast radiotelegraph stations; issued for the holder's lifetime.
• Books & Tools Supplementary educational materials and tools for mariners preparing for captain's licenses, sold separately from the core courses.
• Structure & Guidance (Application Packet Resources) Application guidance services and form preparation resources to help students complete USCG application packets, including the USCG application form generator and associated video tutorials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Online Final Examination approved by USCG as substitute for REC testing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Diamond Marine ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDiamond Marine Services is recommended by US Captains Training for students who find the USCG application process overwhelming or time-consuming. DMS has credentialing experts and former National Maritime Center evaluators on staff who can help guide customers to complete and properly prepared applications. Contact: 877-335-6341.

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Recent moves6 records

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Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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