The course includes classroom instruction, including demonstration and practical exercises using simulators and examination in the interpretation and analysis of radar information including: 1. fundamentals of radar, 2. rules of the road as applied to radar, 3. radar navigation, 4. relative motion / collision avoidance.
3 Days – Rivers
4 Days – Inland
5 days – Unlimited
Start time: 0900
6 Students
Pre-Registration is Required
$650 – Rivers
$750 – Inland
$950 – Unlimited
Students are expected to be able to read, speak and communicate effectively in English. Have a basic understanding of plotting techniques. Must be able to complete basic math functions, determine time, and positions using the decimal system. Students must meet the citizenship requirements listed in 46 CFR 10.221.
This course provides training to mariners who wish to obtain an endorsement to their US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners License as Radar Observer (Unlimited).
There are three Radar Observer endorsement levels: Rivers, Inland and Unlimited. A Radar Observer endorsement is required on all Master’s licenses over 200 GRT and on all towing vessel licenses.
It is highly recommended that everyone complete the Unlimited course and receive the endorsement for Radar Observer – Unlimited, even if they have an Inland license.
Satisfactory completion of any of these courses satisfies the U.S. Coast Guard requirement for issuance of the endorsement with no further testing at the Coast Guard. Your Radar endorsement must be added to your license by the Coast Guard. Renewal is not required unless you do not meet the minimum sea time requirements while utilizing radar.
The course provides students with the training requirements of:
⦁ The radar observer training requirements of 46 CFR 11.480(d) for an endorsement as Radar Observer (Unlimited); AND
⦁ The radar observer training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(ii), 11.317(a)(3)(vi), 11.319(a)(4)(ii), and 11.321(a)(3)(vi); AND
⦁ The radar observer standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.309(a)(3) and 11.319(a)(3); STCW Code Section A-II/1 and Table A-II/1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVICs 12-14(Ch-7) and 02-18(Ch-5) Tasks 1.4.A, 1.4.B, 3.1, 3.2A, 3.2.B, 3.3.A, and 3.4; AND
⦁ The radar observer standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.317(a)(2) and 11.321(a)(2); STCW Code Section A-II/3 and Table A-II/3, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 13-14(Ch-5) Tasks 1.8.A and 1.8.B.
Rivers Endorsement:
Two examinations: A written theory examination: 20 questions 70% and radar navigation exam: 15 question 80% score.
Inland Endorsement:
Three written examinations: A written theory examination: 20 questions 70%, radar navigation exam: 15 question 80% score and first triangle exam: 10 questions and a 80% must be attained.
Unlimited Endorsement:
Three written examinations: A written theory examination: 20 questions 70%, radar navigation exam: 15 question 80% score and first triangle exam: 10 questions and a 80% must be attained. Additional practical assessments must also be completed.
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