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Towing Endorsement Made Easy

Operate with confidence, earn more jobs, and stay compliant—without drowning in Coast Guard paperwork. Windless Licensing Service handles the entire filing process for your Assistance Towing Endorsement, so you can focus on running the boat, not chasing forms.

  • More Work, Higher Pay – Tow disabled vessels legally and tap into lucrative marina-tow and charter-assist contracts.

  • Commercial Credibility – An endorsement on your USCG license signals professionalism and safety training to clients and insurers.

  • No Extra Sea-Time – You leverage the time you’ve already logged for your OUPV or Master license.

    Tugboat assisting cargo vessel at sea

    Why Add the Endorsement?

    Tugboats navigating calm ocean waters under a clear blue sky

    Quick Snapshot of What You’ll Need

    • Current License – Hold a valid OUPV or Master credential.

    • Training or Exam –
      • Take the 1-day USCG-approved Assistance Towing course or
      • Pass the USCG Assistance Towing exam.

    • Paperwork Bundle – CG-719B, TWIC, negative drug test, course/exam certificate, and application fees.

    How Windless Handles the Hard Part

    1. Sea-Service & Eligibility Check – We verify you meet USCG criteria before you file.

    2. Document Prep & Review – Every CG form filled, every signature captured, every fee calculated.

    3. Submission & Tracking – We submit your application to the National Maritime Center and track it until you’re approved.

    4. Stress-Free Updates – You’ll get plain-language status emails—no Coast Guard jargon to decode.

    Result: No missing forms, no costly delays—just your endorsement delivered to your inbox.

    Ready to Add Your Towing Endorsement?

    If you’ve already completed your course or exam and are ready to submit your paperwork, we’re ready to get started. Contact Windless today to get started — we’ll make sure your application is accurate, complete, and filed on time. Call us or Send us a message — we’ll take it from here.              ​

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