Assistance Towing
Captains License Endorsement
This assistance towing endorsement is a provision added to a captains license. An Assistance Towing Endorsement is designed for boat captains who would like to be able to tow disabled vessel for a fee. Captains are required by the USCG to hold an Assistance Towing Endorsement on their captains license to be able to assist vessels that have run aground, are disabled, or have run out of fuel.
Course Details:
●4 Hours
●.2 Semester Credits
●Available in two formats:
-Classroom: 4 hour classroom instruction + proctored exam
-Online: 24/7 availability, 4 hours of course work + proctored exam
●National MaritmeCenter Approved for original issuance, for renewal and for reissuance of a merchant mariner license
Fee: $115 or $50 added on to one of our other captains license courses
Topics include: Towing Equipment, Towing Forces
Locations: The following locations are available for classes. For online students, please visit our Proctor Site page for a list of approved proctor sites in your area.
●Appleton, WI
●Green Bay, WI
●St. Paul, MN
Please visit the License Help page for detailed requirements for the Assistance Towing Endorsement.
Have more questions? Feel Free to call us at (800) 487-6029
