Mariners Learning System

Unlock the seas with Mariners Learning System's Coast Guard-approved Captain's Licensing courses, FCC exams, and nautical gear. Set sail today! 🌊⚓️

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After completing the Great Loop — twice — he'll tell you a captain's license makes you a safer, smarter boater. And if you ever want to turn it into income? You can pay off the entire course fee on your very first trip.

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Every USCG captain’s license applicant completes this DOT 5-panel screening as part of the application process.

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Earning a captain’s license is only the start of a mariner’s compliance journey. Commercial operators face ongoing drug testing obligations that follow them throughout their careers. https://t.co/tV7x0w9Ov4

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Your captain's license is federal. So even if recreational marijuana is legal in your state, it can still cost you your license. 

You'll need to pass a drug test and stay enrolled in a random drug testing program for as long as you're using that license.

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Each one is small. Each one is preventable. And each one can land your application in the “wrong pile” at the National Maritime Center.

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Can't see any color at all? You can still get your captain's license. 

The worst case scenario is a restriction that limits you to daytime operations only. Since most charters run during the day anyway, it's hardly a dealbreaker.

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Hard-earned advice from years of guiding captain’s license applicants through the process.

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After 25 years of helping aspiring captains earn their Merchant Mariner Credential, the team at Mariners Learning System has seen the same preventable delays come up again and again.

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Planning a move and wondering about your captain’s license? Here’s what every licensed captain should know about relocating.

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Some steps in the captain’s licensing process aren’t about what you study; they’re about how you prepare.

Overlooking small details can lead to significant delays. https://t.co/7aHMm70ei0

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Think being colorblind means you can't get your captain's license? That's dock bar talk.

There's more than one way to pass the vision test. The Farnsworth Lantern Test is an alternative that many color deficient people can pass with no issues.

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The purchase price is just the beginning of your vessel investment. Knowing what comes next helps you avoid the budget gaps that catch new charter captains off guard.

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The medical exam isn’t usually what delays a captain’s license application; it’s the paperwork around it.

A few simple precautions can keep your application moving forward. https://t.co/xgxgQOuMTk

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The DOT physical includes a vision test, but wearing glasses is not a disqualifier. As long as your vision is correctable, you're good to go. 

It's the same type of physical truck drivers take. Nothing to stress about.

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From safety gear and guest comfort items to specialized equipment for your niche, outfitting costs are one of the most underestimated categories in a charter startup budget.

Knowing what to expect helps you plan smarter from day one.

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Building a charter business takes more than a license and a boat; it takes a real plan.

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A US citizenship isn't required for a six pack captain's license. But a green card or work visa is. No exceptions. 

No work authorization means no social security number, and that means the government can't tax your commercial services. That's why this rule exists.

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A US citizenship isn't required for a six pack captain's license. But a green card or work visa is. No exceptions. 

No work authorization means no social security number, and that means the government can't tax your commercial services. That's why this rule exists.

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Fumbling your response to a pricing question can cost you the booking before the conversation even gets started.

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Starting a charter business takes more than a boat and a dream; it takes knowing where every dollar goes before you spend it. https://t.co/O616QMS35E