# UFIV transfer or upgrade

**URL:** <https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ufiv-transfer-or-upgrade/69026>\
**Category:** Offshore\
**Created:** [April 4, 2024, 6:35am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ufiv-transfer-or-upgrade/69026 "2024-04-04T06:35:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![Engineer08](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cdc98d/32.png) [@Engineer08](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Engineer08)\
**Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 6:35am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ufiv-transfer-or-upgrade/69026/1 "2024-04-04T06:35:05Z")

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Hey guys, I’m looking for some advice. I hold a UFIV (Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessel Chief) license. I also have my DDE4000. I started my career in commercial fishing and went to get my Chiefs license. Problem is that I have since left commercial fishing and I’m trying to figure out my next plan of attack. I don’t believe the UFIV applies to anything other than fishing. I’m on a dive support vessel now and I would like to upgrade to Chief OSV or Chief Limited. Maybe test on the DDE unlimited first. Could I someway transfer my UFIV To Chief OSV? Any advice or opinions are appreciated.  
Thank y’all and stay safe out there.

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