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These two terms can indeed be confusing, so it's important to clarify the difference between them.

Often referred to as a boating license, the pleasure craft operator card (PCOC) is a certification that you have completed a boating safety course and are qualified to operate a motorized vessel.

However, it's crucial to note that this is not a pleasure craft license.

The pleasure craft license is the number displayed on the sides of any pleasure craft. In case of emergency, this number provides important information to search and rescue personnel. The law requires a license for all pleasure craft with motors of 10 HP or more. The pleasure craft license is free and valid for ten years.