{"product_id":"assistance-towing","title":"Assistance Towing","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Tow Endorsement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\nThe Assistance Tow endorsement is a provision added to a Master license and is designed for boat captains who tow vessels for a fee. To provide assistance towing, captains are legally required to hold an Assistance Tow endorsement. If you tow a vessel for a fee (i.e. commercially tow) without an endorsement, you are subject to fines and other penalties.\r\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsement Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHold an OUPV or Master license\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSelf-paced online course typically takes 4 hours depending on experience level\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOne final exam which can be taken at one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathfindercaptain.com\/testing-locations\/\"\u003enationwide approved testing sites\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e24\/7 course availability. Mobile responsive content allows you to complete course work anytime, anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uscg.mil\/nmc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNational Maritime Center\u003c\/a\u003e approved for issuance and renewal of Master merchant mariner credential\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eFees include all course material and \u003cstrong\u003eone sitting \u003c\/strong\u003eof your proctored exams\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eFrom the time you start your first lesson, you have 26 weeks to complete the course \u0026amp; exams. Most students complete the course within 1 week\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRefund policy: All courses can be refunded within four weeks of purchase or the completion of one course module, whichever comes first\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\nMilitary, First Responder, Veteran, and Group enrollment discounts are available.\r\n\r\nHave more questions? Feel free to call, text, or email us. We’re happy to help.","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45746343772310,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/3683\/0870\/files\/59d5b204-PMT-product-image-TOW.jpg?v=1760789368","url":"https:\/\/rz70yh-tw.myshopify.com\/products\/assistance-towing","provider":"Pathfinder Maritime Training","version":"1.0","type":"link"}