FREE OUPV Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers
What is the minimum age requirement for an individual to obtain an OUPV license?
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The minimum age requirement to obtain an OUPV license is 18 years old.
What is the maximum number of passengers an Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV) can carry?
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An Uninspected Passenger Vessel, commonly referred to as a "six-pack," is limited to carrying no more than 6 passengers for hire.
What is the purpose of the Navigation Rules (COLREGS) in the context of operating a UPV?
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The Navigation Rules, or COLREGS, are the international and inland rules designed to prevent collisions at sea by specifying navigational conduct.
What is the requirement for life jackets on an Uninspected Passenger Vessel?
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There must be one U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket available for each passenger on board.
Which document must be displayed on an Uninspected Passenger Vessel at all times while carrying passengers for hire?
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Vessel documentation, including the vessel's registration or Certificate of Documentation, must be on board and accessible while carrying passengers.