United States · US Coast Guard (USCG)
USCG OUPV (Six-Pack) — USA
The OUPV (Six-Pack) is the USCG's entry-level commercial captain's licence for up to six paying passengers.
Syllabus: full International + Inland Navigation Rules, IALA Region B buoyage, lights and day shapes, sound and distress signals, general deck, navigation general, chart plot.
Who should take OUPV
Candidates looking to operate charter fishing, dive boats, water taxis and similar uninspected vessels up to 100 GRT.
Topics tested by OUPV
Practice tests aligned with OUPV
How to prepare
USCG tests both International and Inland Nav Rules — master both. USA is IALA Region B (red-starboard) — watch the direction swap versus Region A.