An Uninspected Passenger Vessel, commonly referred to as a "six-pack," is limited to carrying no more than 6 passengers for hire.
The minimum age requirement to obtain an OUPV license is 18 years old.
Vessel documentation, including the vessel's registration or Certificate of Documentation, must be on board and accessible while carrying passengers.
There must be one U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket available for each passenger on board.
The Navigation Rules, or COLREGS, are the international and inland rules designed to prevent collisions at sea by specifying navigational conduct.