Online Commercial Assistance Towing (CAT Endorsement)
This CAT endorsement is for captains who potentially wish to work on assistance towing vessels (i.e. Seatow®, TowboatUS®) or may offer the services directly for hire.
Any USCG licensed captain - from OUPV up to Master - is eligible and for this valuable CAT endorsement. Once on your license, it remains there indefinitely whether or not you engage in CAT.
Written Exam:
As with all of our courses, no tests at the Coast Guard are required. Upon completion of this 4-hour online course, you will take written final exam administered at The Nautical School. To sit for a proctored exam you simply call The Nautical School to arrange for the multiple-choice 20-question examination.
Online Auxiliary Sail Endorsement
Any Master licensed captain who wishes to operate an inspected sail vessel for hire, must have an Auxiliary Sail endorsement added to his or her license. To add the Sailing Endorsement on to your Master License you must document at least 180 days on a sail or auxiliary sailing vessel. This USCG approved course will cover all required information enabling the captain to operate inspected sailing vessels carrying more than 6 passengers for hire.
Written Exam:
As with all of our courses, no tests at the Coast Guard are required. Upon completion of this 4-hour online course, you will take written final exam administered at The Nautical School. To sit for a proctored exam you simply call The Nautical School to arrange for the multiple-choice 20-question examination.