Vessel Operations : Small Boats 

Charter Rates  |  Contacts  |  Schedule  |  Specs

Charter Rates

• Jon Boats: $10.00 and six gallons of fuel is included.
• Fiberglass Boats: $15.00 plus the boat operator pays for the fuel used.
• CMS Licensed Captain Fee: $100.00. Applies to researchers not affiliated with UNCW or UNCW researchers that have not completed the boat operator certification process.

SMALL BOAT RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023:

• Jon Boats: $40/day plus the boat operator pays for the fuel used
• Fiberglass Boats: $50/day plus the boat operator pays for the fuel used

Contacts

To reserve a boat or for information on the boat operator certification process, please contact:

Steve Hall
Research Vessel Captain
5600 Marvin K Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
halls@uncw.edu
910.962.2558 

Boat Operator Certification Process

• First Aid/CPR card from a nationally recognized organization
• Proof of completing a recognized boating safety course. This one is free: https://www.boatus.org/northcarolina/
• CMS small boat application and boating history form (provided at time of interview)
• Written test on CMS Safe Boating Operations (provided at time of interview) 

Once the paperwork has been completed, the applicant will demonstrate skills like trailering a boat, launching and recovering a boat and on water safety procedures. The applicant should have sufficient experience to demonstrate these skills with limited input from the CMS staff conducting the interview. 

Schedule 

Specs