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OUPV Licensing and Certification Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an OUPV license from the USCG?

    Answer: 18 years old

    The USCG requires OUPV applicants to be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.

  2. How many total days of documented sea service are required for an initial OUPV license application?

    Answer: 360 days

    OUPV applicants must document 360 days of sea service, with at least 90 of those days within the 3 years preceding the application.

  3. What is the maximum number of paying passengers an OUPV license holder is authorized to carry at one time?

    Answer: 6 passengers

    The OUPV license, informally called the Six-Pack license, limits the operator to carrying no more than 6 passengers for hire.

  4. For how many years is a USCG-issued OUPV credential valid before renewal is required?

    Answer: 5 years

    All Merchant Mariner Credentials, including the OUPV, are valid for 5 years and must be renewed before the expiration date.

  5. Which USCG office is responsible for processing and issuing OUPV credentials?

    Answer: National Maritime Center (NMC)

    The USCG National Maritime Center located in Martinsburg, WV, centrally processes all Merchant Mariner Credential applications including the OUPV.

  6. What physical examination form must OUPV applicants submit as part of their application?

    Answer: USCG Form CG-719K signed by a licensed physician

    The CG-719K is the USCG-specific physical examination report that must be completed and signed by a licensed physician and submitted with the OUPV application.