US Merchant Marine Officer - Professional Boat Captain, Continuing Education Workforce Certificate
Professional Boat Captains are responsible for piloting a variety of boats for commercial purposes such as charter boats, dinner cruises, water taxis and assistance towing. Classes cover navigation, general deck safety, rules of the nautical road, lights, shapes and signals, and the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR).
Program objectives
Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- discuss the processes and procedures of safely and expertly piloting a commercial, 100 ton vehicle;
- read and understand maritime piloting markers and signs;
- use decision making skills necessary for a boat captain; and
- meet the certifying standards to receive a captain's license from the U.S. Coast Guard.