USCG Exam Prep · Alaska (AK)

USCG Captain's License Exam Prep — Alaska

Alaska's remote waters and commercial fishing / tourism industries create strong demand for OUPV through Master 100-ton licenses.The USCG written exam is the same nationwide — here's how to prepare for it, with 2,418 free practice questions covering every subject.

Key Alaska waters

Inside Passage, Prince William Sound, Cook Inlet, Kodiak Island, Southeast Alaska

The USCG exam content is national — there's no Alaska-specific version — but your operating area determines whether you need a near-coastal or inland endorsement.

Most common license for Alaska operators

Master 100 GT Near Coastal

Lets you operate inspected passenger vessels up to 100 GT. Common for larger charter fishing, whale-watch, and excursion operations.

Priority exam subjects for Alaska operators

Rules of the Road
Practice free →
Navigation General
Practice free →
Meteorology
Practice free →
Safety
Practice free →

Common questions

What license do most Alaska captains get first?
Most Alaska operators start with the Master 100 GT Near Coastal. Alaska's remote waters and commercial fishing / tourism industries create strong demand for OUPV through Master 100-ton licenses.
Is there a Alaska-specific version of the USCG exam?
No — the USCG written exam is the same nationwide, administered by the National Maritime Center. The only variations are the license grade (OUPV, 100 GT, 200 GT) and the route endorsement (inland vs near coastal), which depends on where you intend to operate.
How many questions are on the USCG exam?
It varies by license grade. The OUPV exam has approximately 125 questions across multiple modules; the 100-ton Master exam is larger. Each module is graded separately — Rules of the Road requires 70% (or 90% in some modules), and you must pass each section independently.

Start practicing free — no signup

2,418 questions, every one explained, plus an AI tutor and timed exams. Start with the free practice test — no account needed.

Free practice test →Get the 6-week study plan

Related guides

Cook Inlet Pilotage: Operations & Dispatch GuideRead →How Much Sea Time Do You Need for a USCG License?Read →

Other states

FLHITXCAWAMEMANCLASCGANYNJMDVAMIWIMN

Built for evaluation-grade trust