Captain’s License Physical Requirements in Sarasota, FL

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGA) states that a license lets you carry passengers for hire. A “passenger for hire” is any situation where charters will have passengers.

Types of licenses

• OUPV License

The operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels refers to a “6-pack” or “Charterboat Captain’s License”.

“Uninspected” means the equipment that’s required and the design of the boat is less regulated.

“6-pack” refers to the six-passenger limit placed on the license. Issuing the license includes a particular route. The Great Lakes, bays, sounds, rivers, and other Inland routes of the U.S. or Near Coastal routes up to 100 miles offshore. This license is for 100 Gross Tons vessels, which is about 100 feet.

• Master License

The OUPV license is upgradeable to a Master license. It requires the operation of “inspected” vessels. Inspected vessels can carry more than six passengers. To become “Inspected”, the USCG standards provide the requirements of the vessel.

Are there any Floridians out there? Well, we have found the best source for getting a boat captain’s license in Florida. Here you can find the requirements and types of captain’s license offers.

Original Licenses

• Application.
• Physical within 12 months.
• Drug test approval within 6 months.
• CPR approval and First Aid taken within 12 months.

OUPV Licenses

• 90 days of service in the last 3 years on a vessel(s) of appropriate tonnage.

• Near Coastal: 360 days of deck service in the operation of vessels, including 90 days of service on ocean or near coastal waters.

• Great Lakes/Inland: 360 days of deck service in the operation of vessels, including 90 days of service on the Great Lakes.

• Inland: 360 days of deck service in the operation of vessels.

• Towing endorsement: you must request and pass the towing endorsement exam.

Master License

• Master Vessels on not more than 100 gross registered tons.

• 90 days of service in the last 3 years on a vessel(s) of appropriate tonnage.

• Near coastal: 720 days of service steam, motor, or auxiliary sail vessels on the ocean or near coastal waters (360 days inland is acceptable).

• Great Lakes/Inland: 360 days service steam, motor, or auxiliary sail vessels including 90 days on Great Lakes waters.

• Inland and Rivers: 360 days service steam, motor, or auxiliary sail vessels on any waters.
Sailing endorsement: Submitting evidence of 360 days of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels.

• Towing endorsement: Request and pass towing endorsement exam or complete the course.

Luckily for you, Reliable MD can provide you with a physical exam. Part of the exam involves a complete medical history. Checking your weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, and other vitals are also part of the exam.

Your doctor checks the eyes, ears, throat, stomach, and limbs as well. A urine test, allergy screenings, or X-rays are available for further testing.

What you should bring

When you’re preparing for your examination, bring the necessary completed forms. Please be sure to bring a photo id, a list of all medications you are currently on, and a form of payment.

Make sure to alert your doctor if you have any pre-existing conditions.

You’re one step closer to getting your boat captain’s license! Here at Reliable MD, we can provide you with the physical exam that you need for your license. Get started with your Captain’s Physical Exam by scheduling an appointment with us. We serve patients in Sarasota County on Fruitville Rd, which is close to Whitfield Ave, Bee Ridge Rd, Lockwood Ridge Rd, and beyond! We also provide telehealth services, serving the entire state of Florida.