Public Vessel Operator

New YorkActive
Exam
State exam
Education
Specific course
Experience
Experience
Background check
Required

Public Vessel Operators are licensed to operate Public Vessels (commercial vessels carrying passengers) on Sole State Waters of New York State. 4 different licenses exist, Joint Pilot and Engineer (Vessels Under 65 feet), Apprentice Master (Vessels over 65 feet), Master (Vessels over 65 feet), and Engineer (Steam or Motors)

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Registry
Exam
State exam required
Education
Specific course required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Experience
Experience
Background check
Background check required
Physical requirement
Physical exam

Issuing body

Division
Recreation and Historic Preservation
Board
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Address
625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
Agency website
https://parks.ny.gov/
Last updated
February 14, 2023

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Source and verification

This record is New York's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation — see the issuing body section above.

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