boatrboy
Well-Known Member
Sky - You made me re-think - I was just just trying to help Brad clarify his thoughts - So I just got off the phone with the coast guard (sector long island sound). They clearly stated that a person with a 6-pack cannot operate our tender/launch. If a person has a 50 ton they can. He also stated that a person with a tender license, doesn't not have a 6-pack. They are only certified for limited harbor use. Our tender holds more than 6 people. Maybe its different in MD but I thought it was the same and since Brad and I operate in the same waters, I just thought I would let him know that I thought a tender cert is not the same as a 6-pack.The OUPV is also known as a 6-pack license is more then what is needed to operate a launch. The course you speak of is a limited shortened course of the 6-pack license. Your club should educate themselves on the USCG licensing program(s). The OUPV is the first step towards a masters license. The launch license is not.
I looked into this because my friend is a captain of the local fire department boat and wanted to run our tender on weekends for a few extra bucks. When I checked on this, I found out he can't. Today I just re-confirmed .
Sorry to highjack