License: Operator of Uninspected Towing Vessels - OUTV

2100 2nd St., SW
Washington, DC 20593-0001
(202) 267-0218

To become licensed as a an Operator of Uninspected Towing Vessels (OUTV) or 2nd Class Operator of Uninspected Towing Vessels (OUTV) requires specific experience - Oceans (Domestic Route), Near Coastal or Inland, as well as passing a written exam. Recent training in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is also required. This license is valid for 5 years and may be renewed through various options involving recent work experience, passing an open-book exercise, or completing a refresher training course. Details can be found on the United States Coast Guard web site http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.

  • Stand-alone license
  • Third-party exam required
  • Specific course required
  • Experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
License information updated 01/01/2010