152. Drug Testing Requirements for Charter Captains (DOT Compliance Guide)

Any captain operating a passenger vessel for hire in the U.S. must comply with DOT/USCG drug testing regulations.

Requirements include:

• Enrollment in a USCG-approved drug testing consortium
• Pre-employment test
• Random testing participation
• Post-incident testing

This applies even to small “6-pack” operations.

Failure to comply can invalidate operations and insurance coverage.

BoatnCrew supports professional operations by encouraging compliance transparency. For owners verifying captain credentials, SeaCred can provide an additional layer of documentation review.

Professional charter operations require more than a license — they require regulatory adherence.