Forms, fees, and the full path to your credential.
Every form, every fee portal, and every checklist you’ll need alongside your USCG credential application. Direct links. No junk in the middle.
The complete application packet.
Most credential applications need 4 to 6 of these. Bookmark this page, you’ll come back.
Courses on our manifest.
Additional USCG-approved courses are in development. Want to be notified when they launch? Drop us a line.
Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch
The next step beyond QMED for those serving on STCW-compliant vessels. International endorsement.
Vessel Security Officer
Required certification for officers responsible for vessel security plans under the MTSA.
OUPV (6-Pack) Operator
For operators of uninspected passenger vessels carrying up to 6 passengers. Includes near-coastal endorsement.
From Wiper to Chief: The Engineering Ladder
The full progression of credentials and sea time required to climb from unlicensed to Chief Engineer.
Article · 6 minSea Time: What Counts and What Doesn’t
The rules for what kinds of vessel service count toward USCG credential requirements.
Article · 5 minPay Bands by Credential
What each rung on the engineering ladder typically pays, by region and vessel type.