Phil Giboney is a boater and diver who enjoys visiting destinations around the United States. Related certifications that Phil Giboney has earned include a PADI diver certificate and the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) license, the latter of which was earned in 2011.
Also called a “six-pack license,” the OUPV certification allows individuals to pilot boats carrying up to six paying passengers or ships weighing up to 100 tons. This includes credentials for towing ships of the same weight. Candidates can receive endorsements enabling them to sail on vessels traveling either only inland or up to 200 miles offshore. The OUPV serves as one component of the US Coast Guard’s deck officer endorsement on a Merchant Mariners Document (MMD).
The six-pack license certifies that the holder possesses knowledge on multiple aspects of maritime systems. Candidates learn essential safety information while on the water, emergency protocols (such as how to communicate with other ships), and navigational techniques using analog instruments and charts conveying data about their location. Only some organizations require an exam affirming the candidate’s skills.
