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Key Facts: USCG Master UFIV Exam
280
Approx. Max Modular Items
UFV01 full module set
90%
Rules/Plot/Nav-NC Passing
USCG modular standards
80%
Nav Problems Oceans Passing
USCG Q186 standard
4 yr
Ocean/NC Sea Service
46 CFR 11.462(c)
$240
Typical Original Fee Total
46 CFR 10.219 categories
Part 28
Fishing Vessel Safety CFR
46 CFR Part 28
As of 2026, the Coast Guard UFV01 path for Master of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels uses modular exams totaling roughly 220–280 questions depending on oceans or near-coastal route. Most modules require 70%; Rules of the Road, Chart Plot, and Nav Problems Near Coastal require 90%; Nav Problems Oceans requires 80%. Sea service is governed by 46 CFR 11.462 (4 years ocean/near-coastal service with 1 year as master/mate/equivalent under listed MMC endorsements). Typical original fees under 46 CFR 10.219 are about $100 evaluation + $95 exam + $45 issuance ($240), paid via Pay.gov since January 19, 2025. This practice bank is a FREE English multiple-choice study aid for the original professional knowledge battery—not an official NMC form and not focused solely on renewal open-book Q187.
Sample USCG Master UFIV Practice Questions
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1Under COLREGS Rule 5, a proper lookout must be maintained by:
2Under Rule 6, every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can:
3Risk of collision under Rule 7 shall be deemed to exist if the compass bearing of an approaching vessel:
4When two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision, each shall alter course to:
5When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall:
6A vessel engaged in fishing, when underway, shall keep out of the way of:
7Under International Rules, a power-driven vessel underway making way through the water in restricted visibility shall sound:
8A power-driven vessel underway but stopped and not making way through the water in restricted visibility shall sound:
9Under COLREGS, the sidelights of a power-driven vessel underway show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of:
10A vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, shall exhibit:
About the USCG Master UFIV Exam
The USCG Master of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels (UFV01) examination is the knowledge-test path for Master endorsements on documented uninspected fishing industry vessels on oceans or near-coastal routes under 46 CFR 11.462. The modular battery covers Rules of the Road, deck general and safety, navigation general, chart plot, and navigation problems, with fishing-industry operational competence and 46 CFR Part 28 commercial fishing safety concepts central to safe command of fishing vessels.
Assessment
UFV01 original professional knowledge battery (not renewal-only Q187): Q100 Rules of the Road International and Inland (50, 90%), Q180 Deck General (50, 70%), Q181 Deck Safety (50, 70%), Q182 Navigation General Near Coastal (50, 70%) and/or Q183 Navigation General Oceans (50, 70% for oceans), Q184 Chart Plot (10, 90%), Q185 Navigation Problems Near Coastal (10, 90%), Q186 Navigation Problems Oceans (10, 80% for oceans). Total modular items are approximately 220–280 depending on route.
Time Limit
Up to 3.5 hours per module
Passing Score
70% most modules; 90% Rules of the Road, Chart Plot, Navigation Problems Near Coastal; 80% Navigation Problems Oceans
Exam Fee
$95 exam fee; $240 total typical original application (U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) / Regional Exam Centers)
USCG Master UFIV Exam Content Outline
Rules of the Road
COLREGS and Inland Rules for lookout, safe speed, risk of collision, steering and sailing, lights and shapes (including fishing vessels), sound signals, narrow channels, TSS, and restricted visibility (90% official pass standard on Q100).
Deck General
Seamanship, anchoring/mooring, shiphandling, watchkeeping, USCG forms and MMC process, stability awareness for fishing loads and gear, and deck operations on uninspected fishing industry vessels (Q180).
Deck Safety
Fire classes and response, immersion suits and survival equipment, EPIRBs, MOB recovery turns, damage control, MARPOL pollution prevention, heavy weather, and emergency procedures (Q181).
Navigation General
Charts, publications, compass error, bearings, tides and currents, weather, aids to navigation, piloting/DR, and oceans fundamentals as applicable to Q182/Q183.
Navigation Problems
Real calculation problems: course-speed-time-distance, set and drift, doubling the angle on the bow, distance to horizon, ETA, and oceans sailing/time-zone style problems (Q184–Q186 standards).
Fishing Vessel Operations
46 CFR 11.462 scope for uninspected fishing industry vessels, 46 CFR Part 28 contingencies (monthly drills, immersion suits, EPIRBs, emergency instructions), catch and gear stability risks, and master duties on commercial fishing vessels.
How to Pass the USCG Master UFIV Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% most modules; 90% Rules of the Road, Chart Plot, Navigation Problems Near Coastal; 80% Navigation Problems Oceans
- Assessment: UFV01 original professional knowledge battery (not renewal-only Q187): Q100 Rules of the Road International and Inland (50, 90%), Q180 Deck General (50, 70%), Q181 Deck Safety (50, 70%), Q182 Navigation General Near Coastal (50, 70%) and/or Q183 Navigation General Oceans (50, 70% for oceans), Q184 Chart Plot (10, 90%), Q185 Navigation Problems Near Coastal (10, 90%), Q186 Navigation Problems Oceans (10, 80% for oceans). Total modular items are approximately 220–280 depending on route.
- Time limit: Up to 3.5 hours per module
- Exam fee: $95 exam fee; $240 total typical original application
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
USCG Master UFIV Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the USCG Master UFIV exam?
The official UFV01 modular battery is route-dependent and typically totals about 220–280 questions. Core modules include Q100 Rules of the Road (50), Q180 Deck General (50), Q181 Deck Safety (50), navigation general near coastal and/or oceans (50 each when assigned), Q184 Chart Plot (10), Q185 Nav Problems Near Coastal (10), and Q186 Nav Problems Oceans (10) for oceans candidates. This site's practice bank is a separate 100-question English MCQ study aid.
What passing score do I need for Master UFIV?
Most modules require 70%. Rules of the Road (Q100), Chart Plot (Q184), and Navigation Problems Near Coastal (Q185) require 90%. Navigation Problems Oceans (Q186) requires 80%. The higher cutoffs leave little room for error on collision avoidance and plotting accuracy.
What sea service is required under 46 CFR 11.462?
For Master of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels: 4 years of total service on ocean or near-coastal routes. Great Lakes or inland service may substitute for up to 2 years. One year of the required service must have been as Master, Mate, or equivalent while holding an MMC endorsement as Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels, Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, or OUPV. Vessel tonnage of that service sets less-than-500, less-than-1,600, or higher limitations (not exceeding 5,000 GRT under the raise rules).
How much does the Master UFIV exam cost?
Under typical 46 CFR 10.219 lower-level officer original fees, expect about $100 evaluation, $95 examination, and $45 issuance ($240 total). Fees are paid through Pay.gov (in effect since January 19, 2025). Confirm current amounts on the NMC fees page before applying.
What is 46 CFR Part 28 and why does it matter for UFIV masters?
46 CFR Part 28 sets commercial fishing industry vessel safety requirements, including personal flotation devices/immersion suits, EPIRBs for many high-seas operations, survival craft where required, and monthly drills and instruction under the master's responsibility (e.g., abandon ship, fire, flooding, MOB, donning immersion suits). Master UFIV candidates should know these contingencies even when modules are titled deck safety or deck general.
Is this practice bank the official Coast Guard exam?
No. OpenExamPrep provides a FREE English multiple-choice study aid aligned to the original UFV01 professional knowledge areas. Official exams are administered at USCG Regional Exam Centers using NMC modules. Do not treat this bank as a substitute for official sample exams or as the renewal-only open-book path (Q187).
Oceans or near coastal — which modules do I take?
Route depends on the endorsement you seek and the examination completed. Near-coastal candidates focus on Q182 Navigation General Near Coastal plus chart plot and near-coastal problems; oceans candidates take oceans navigation general and Q186 oceans navigation problems in addition to shared modules. Always follow the NMC UFV01 module list for your application.