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  • ShooterMcGrabbin

    Member
    October 21, 2025 at 3:16 pm

    If its on your boat it’s self reported. You just need to provide proof of boat registration, title, or other ownership documents.

    If it was on another boat, the captain will have to sign off on a CG-719S.

    Are you gonna start chartering or just want to level up your license?

    Heres a format you could use to submit your time on your own vessel:

    U.S. Coast Guard Small Vessel Sea Service Form (Self-Reported)

    Applicant Name: ___________________________________

    Date of Birth: ____________________________________

    Address: _________________________________________

    Phone / Email: ____________________________________

    Vessel Information

    Field Details

    Vessel Name __________________________________

    Vessel Registration / Documentation # __________________________________

    Vessel Type (e.g., Power, Sail) __________________________________

    Hull Material __________________________________

    Propulsion (e.g., Outboard, Diesel, Sail) __________________________________

    Length Overall (LOA) ______ ft

    Gross Tons (if known) ______ GT (if unknown, leave blank)

    Owner’s Name __________________________________

    Applicant’s Relationship to Owner □ Self □ Family □ Friend □ Other __________

    Service Record

    From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY) Total Days Operated Waters Operated (e.g., Inland, Near Coastal) Duties Performed (check all that apply)

    â–¡ Operated Vessel â–¡ Maintenance â–¡ Navigation â–¡ Lookout â–¡ Crew Duties â–¡ Other __________

    â–¡ Operated Vessel â–¡ Maintenance â–¡ Navigation â–¡ Lookout â–¡ Crew Duties â–¡ Other __________

    (Attach additional sheets if needed.)

    Total Time Summary

    Type of Water Total Days of Service

    Inland __________ days

    Near Coastal __________ days

    Great Lakes __________ days

    Total Days __________ days

    Certification

    I certify that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements may result in the denial or revocation of my license.

    Applicant Signature: ___________________________

    Date: ______________________

    Vessel Owner Verification (if not applicant)

    I hereby verify that the applicant served aboard my vessel as described above.

    Owner Name: ___________________________________

    Signature: ___________________________

    Date: ______________________

    Phone / Email: ___________________________________

    Notary (Recommended but Optional for Self-Owned Vessel)

    State of ___________________

    County of __________________

    Subscribed and sworn before me this _____ day of ___________, 20.

    Notary Public: ___________________________

    My Commission Expires: ___________________

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