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Coast Guard Approved Captains Licensing Courses and Exams. On-site & Virtual

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Rhode Island Boating Licenses

 

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Recreational Boating lessons for the entire family.

New Owner Training
On-the Water Training
State Licenses 
Private Lessons

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Rhumb Line Outfitters

Rhumb Line Outfitters

Rhode Island’s newest premiere apparel and accessories company.

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In-Command Seamanship Training (ICST) is a leading provider of skill development and certification training for Recreational and Commercial Captain Licensing Courses throughout New England since 2017.

The ICST is the only organization affiliated with a premium boat rental operation, Wickford Boat Rentals, to take you seamlessly from the classroom to the helming of a vessel on the water with confidence and ease. ICST are a certified training and testing center for US Powerboating (USPB), Boat US Foundation, the Rhode Island DEM and the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP). ICST provides Private lessons on one of our vessels or yours. New this year we are also available to assistance with deliveries and repositioning of an owner’ s boat.

In addition, ICST has partnered with Northeast Maritime Institute in Fairhaven, MA to conduct Commercial Captain Licensing Courses at our location in Wickford RI.  We now offer 6-Pack-OUPV, Launch Operator License, Master Upgrade, and Towing endorsement courses.

Recreational Boating and Commercial Captain Licensing Courses

Recreational Boating Courses

Commercial Captain’s License Courses

Captain's License and Recreational Boating Training Course Highlights

US Powerboating – Start Powerboating Right!

This 16-hour combined classroom and practical on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills.

No previous experience is required!

BoatU.S. – On the Water Training

BoatUS Foundation and In-Command have partnered to offer an introductory On-Water Training program which is a fun and affordable way gain exposure to boating. The three hour modules for beginners help you experience how much fun being out on the water can be and how you can begin to advance your boat handling skills.

Boat Rhode Island – State Boating License & Safety Programs

  • In-Command RI DEM – Boater Safety – This one (1) day beginner boating class, which is classroom only (8 hours), will prepare you to take the Rhode Island Boating Exam.
  • Rhode Island Boating License – Online Option – You can study online using the state-approved online course found at www.boat-ed.com.
  • Proctored Exam – Administered at In-Command Seamanship Training.

USCG Approved Captain’s License Courses

In Command Seamanship Training is pleased to offer Professional Maritime Licensing at our Wickford RI Training facility.

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