MRRI Staff Receive US Coast Guard Captain Licenses

Two MRRI staff members have recently obtained their Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) licenses, also known as a “Six-Pack” license. This credential, issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, required them to pass rigorous exams covering safety, seamanship, maritime laws, navigation, and chart plotting. The license allows them to captain vessels carrying up to six paying passengers, significantly enhancing MRRI’s capacity for conducting field research and supporting environmental monitoring programs. Their achievement ensures safe and efficient vessel operations for scientific expeditions, advancing the institute’s mission to research, protect, and restore the Meadowlands estuary. This milestone reflects MRRI’s commitment to professional development and operational excellence in estuarine research.
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