OUPV OUPV Licensing and Certification 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an OUPV license from the USCG?
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 16 years old
- 21 years old
- 25 years old
Correct answer: 18 years old
The USCG requires OUPV applicants to be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Question 2: How many total days of documented sea service are required for an initial OUPV license application?
- 360 days (Correct answer)
- 180 days
- 90 days
- 720 days
Correct 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.
Question 3: What is the maximum number of paying passengers an OUPV license holder is authorized to carry at one time?
- 6 passengers (Correct answer)
- 12 passengers
- 8 passengers
- 10 passengers
Correct answer: 6 passengers
The OUPV license, informally called the Six-Pack license, limits the operator to carrying no more than 6 passengers for hire.
Question 4: For how many years is a USCG-issued OUPV credential valid before renewal is required?
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 3 years
- 2 years
- 10 years
Correct answer: 5 years
All Merchant Mariner Credentials, including the OUPV, are valid for 5 years and must be renewed before the expiration date.
Question 5: Which USCG office is responsible for processing and issuing OUPV credentials?
- National Maritime Center (NMC) (Correct answer)
- Local District Marine Safety Office
- Coast Guard Sector Command
- State Marine Patrol Office
Correct answer: National Maritime Center (NMC)
The USCG National Maritime Center located in Martinsburg, WV, centrally processes all Merchant Mariner Credential applications including the OUPV.
Question 6: What physical examination form must OUPV applicants submit as part of their application?
- USCG Form CG-719K signed by a licensed physician (Correct answer)
- A standard driver's license medical card
- A military enlistment physical
- No physical examination is required
Correct 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.
OUPV OUPV Licensing and Certification 1
What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an OUPV license from the USCG?