All courses are limited to a MAXIMUM of six students and there is no minimum
course size, in fact I am happy to conduct a course for a single student any day
the classroom is not scheduled closed; meaning that I will NEVER cancel a class
due to low enrollment. To schedule a course please call (503) 841-6066
and ask for Pat, she can take your information over the phone. Because
of the small course size our courses fill early and it is highly recommended that
you register at least 30 days in advance. Except for dates listed below the
school will be open seven days a week, by appointment, to serve your training
needs.

Closed Dates
    October 14-17, 2010
    November 25-28, 2010
    December 23, 2010 - January 2, 2011
    February 9-13, 2011
    April 21-24, 2011
    May 19-22, 2011
    June 30-July 10, 2011

Classroom hours are from 0800 through 1700 daily. Please be a few minutes
early on the first day in order to complete the enrollment paperwork and pay
for the course. Enrollment requires a photo ID. Acceptable methods of payment
are cash, check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover.

The price indicated is the total cost of the course, which includes the course
workbook and the use of any reference material and navigation tools required
to successfully complete the course. Some courses require a $100 non-
refundable registration fee that is applied to the price of the course.

Lecture courses are listed below and follow a published schedule which may
include a weekend. To view a printable course schedule and more information
about the course click on the adjacent icon.

OUPV Course ($900)
    This eight-day lecture course will satisfy the USCG
    exam requirements for an OUPV license with either
    an inland or near coastal route.


Master 100 ton Course ($1,100)
    This ten-day course will satisfy the USCG exam
    requirements for a Master or Mate 25, 50 or 100
    ton license with either an inland or near coastal
    route.


Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 ton Course ($400)
    This three-day course will satisfy the USCG exam
    requirements for the upgrade of an existing OUPV
    license to Master 25, 50 or 100 tons with a near
    coastal route.


Upgrade Master 100 to Master 200 ton Course ($600)
    This four-day course will satisfy the USCG exam
    requirements for the upgrade of an existing Master
    100 ton license to Master 200 tons.


Rules of the Road Course ($400)
    This three-day course will satisfy the USCG exam
    requirements for the 30-question Rules of the
    Road exam or provide 7-days of sea service credit
    towards an OUPV or Master's license of less than
    200 tons.

Able Seaman Course ($700)
    This six-day course will satisfy the USCG exam
    requirements for any Able Seaman rating.




Self-paced courses may be scheduled seven days a week any day that the
classroom is open. To view more information about the course click on the
adjacent icon.

Apprentice Mate (steersman) Upgrade Course ($300)
    This two-day course will satisfy the USCG exam
    requirements for the Apprentice Mate (steersman)
    exam to upgrade an existing Master 200 ton
    license to Apprentice Mate (steersman).

Master / Mate of Fishing Vessel Upgrade Course ($200)
    This one-day course will satisfy the USCG exam
    requirements for the upgrade of an existing license
    of 150 tons or higher to Master or Mate of Fishing
    Vessels.

Radar Observer Courses (Renewal $250 / Original 5-day $800)
    Radar observer courses for unlimited radar
    observer and for the renewal of any radar observer
    endorsement are scheduled one student at a time,
    by appointment only, seven days a week.

Visual Communications (Flashing Light) Course ($200)
    This one-day course will satisfy the STCW 95
    OICNW assessment for Flashing Light and is
    scheduled one student at a time, by appointment
    only, seven days a week.

License Endorsement Courses ($100)
    Auxiliary sail endorsement and assistance towing
    endorsement courses are scheduled one student at
    a time, by appointment only, seven days a week.


Celestial Navigation Course ($1,200)
    This eight-day course will satisfy the USCG celestial
    navigation exam requirement for adding "upon all
    oceans" to any deck license as Master or Mate 200
    tons and less and is scheduled one student at a
    time, by appointment only, seven days a week.
Columbia Pacific Maritime Information
Columbia Pacific Maritime Home Page
Course approvals and schedule for USCG approved courses
Workbooks for USCG approved courses
Information about Columbia Pacific Maritime
How to contact Columbia Pacific Maritime
Information on USCG Merchant Marine Licenses
Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) or 6-pack license information
Master 100 ton license information, this includes Master 25 tons and Master 50 tons
Master or Mate 200 ton license information, this includes Master and Mate 150 tons
Master / Mate of fishing industry vessels license information
Master and Mate of towing vessel license information
Able Seaman and Ordinary Seaman credential information
Radar observer courses for original issue and renewal
STCW 95 Visual Communications (Flashing Light) information
Celestial Navigation for adding an
Assistance towing and auxiliary sail endorsements for existing licenses
USCG Merchant Marine license information
Documenting the qualifying sea service experience is the first step to qualifying for a USCG Merchant Mariner Credential
Getting a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) is the second step in getting a Merchant Mariner Credential
Completing the USCG application is the third step in getting a Merchant Mariner Credential
General information regarding resources, student feedback, emploment and license questions
Information on how to become an Oregon fishing guide or Charter Boat operator
USMariner.info news and information forums
Lodging and other resources in the Portland area
Click here to view the OUPV Course Schedule
Click here to view the Master 100 ton Course Schedule
Click here to view the Able Seaman Course Schedule
Click here to view the Rules of the Road Course Schedule
Click here to view the Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 ton Course Schedule
Click here to view the Upgrade Master 100 to 200 ton Course Schedule
Click here to view the Apprentice Mate (steersman) Course Schedule
Click here to view the Master/Mate Fishing Vessel Course Schedule
Click here to view the Radar Observer Course Schedule
Click here to view the Flashiing Light Course Schedule
Click here to view the Auxiliary Sail and Assistance Towing Endorsement Course Schedule
Click here to view the Celestial Navigation Course Schedule
Columbia Pacific Maritime provides USCG approved courses for Merchant Mariner Credentials.
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Course Information and Schedule