MENUMENULOGINJOBSCharter Boat CaptainThis is what other people call “vacation.”Home » Explore Careers » Maritime Careers » Vessel Operations Careers » Charter Boat CaptainHS/GED and Industry Training Certification$20K to $80KJobs: STATEWIDEOperates boats carrying passengers. Responsible for operation of the entire vessel and safety of all persons on board. There are two positions within this job class: the Entry-level license allows for up to six paying customers on a vessel smaller than 100 gross tons, and the Master 100-gross-ton license focuses on ferry services and large, whale-watching boats carrying 150-250 passengers. Just think: most people pay to do this once in their lifetime. You get to do it every day.Here’s what you need:High school diploma or GED requiredIndustry training certification requiredLinks to Jobs and Other Cool Info:Ship and Boat Captain overviewHere’s where you get it:Course/ProgramProvider/LocationDegreeCertificationLength Assistance TowingAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Marine TransportationUAS Ketchikan CampusAASUSCG2-3 years Marine TransportationUAS Ketchikan CampusOECUSCG1 year Master 100 Ton/OUPVUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG2 weeks Operator of an Uninspected Vessel (OUPV)AVTEC – SewardNoUSCG3 days Radar Observer RecertAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Radar Observer RefresherAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG3 days Radar Observer RefresherUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG3 days Radar Observer UnlimitedAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Radar Observer UnlimitedUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG1 week Small Vessel OperatorUAS Ketchikan CampusNoNo3 days Upgrade to 200 Ton Master/MateUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG3 days Able SeamanAVTEC – SewardNoPre-Req for 100 Ton10 days Basic TrainingAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG5 days Proficiency in Survival CraftAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG4 days Vessel Security OfficerAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG2 days Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vehicles (Restricted) or ROUPVAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG3 days Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor CertificationAlaska Marine Safety Education AssociationNoUSCG Drill Conductor Card2 days AMEC is a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).Learn More