| Course Description | This course teaches maritime piloting and navigation skills, including US Inland, International, and Great Lakes Rules of the Road. It is US Coast Guard approved preparation for the Master 100 Gross Ton License. It includes 180 hours of on the water experience. Students are able to take the license exam on campus instead of at the US Coast Guard Regional Exam Center. The license permits operation of US Coast Guard inspected vessels carrying greater than six passengers for hire up to 200 miles offshore. Interview required |