To become licensed as an Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels requires specific experience -- Near Coastal or Inland as well as passing a written exam. Recent training in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is also required. For complete details see the USCG web page http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm, http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr13_02, and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at website http://frwebgate4.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate.cgi?WAISdocID=50846230377+3+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve or http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.
