RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION

RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION

RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION

Mariners that successfully complete Radar Observer Recertification course will satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 11.480(d) for renewal of any Radar Observer endorsement.
 
The course provides licensed deck officers a course that allows them to renew their radar endorsement as required every 5 years. The following will be utilized to accomplish this:
 
  • Radar Transfer Plotting
  • Rapid Radar Plotting techniques
 
Effective, July 22, 2019, per the USCG National Maritime Center, mariners who hold the Radar Observer (Unlimited) endorsement, and meet the requirements below, will no longer be required to complete a Coast Guard-approved radar refresher course or recertification exam in order to renew their endorsement. 
 
A mariner who serves in a relevant position on board a radar-equipped vessel for 1 year in the previous 5 years is not required to complete a Coast Guard-approved or accepted radar refresher or re-certification course to renew your endorsement. Relevant sea service means having served in a position that routinely uses radar for navigation and collision avoidance purposes on a radar-equipped vessel.

For complete details and to confirm your vessel meets the requirements, read the Policy Letter CG-MMC No. 03-19 Policy Letter 03-19.  Or visit the NMC website at: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/national_maritime_center/.

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Radar Observer Recertification (MARINS-402) course will satisfy: The radar observer training course requirements of 46 CFR 11.480(d) for renewal of a Radar Observer endorsement.

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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 5/20/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego May 20 2026 May 20 2026 $325.00 Class is Full
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 6/03/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Jun 03 2026 Jun 03 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 6/03/2026 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Jun 03 2026 Jun 03 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 6/19/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jun 19 2026 Jun 19 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 2026-07-02 CA, San Diego Jul 02 2026 Jul 02 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 2026-07-21 WA, Everett Jul 21 2026 Jul 21 2026 $357.18 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 7/22/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Jul 22 2026 Jul 22 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 7/30/2026 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Jul 30 2026 Jul 30 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 8/05/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Aug 05 2026 Aug 05 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 8/19/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Aug 19 2026 Aug 19 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 8/19/2026 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Aug 20 2026 Aug 20 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 9/01/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Sep 08 2026 Sep 08 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 9/09/2026 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Sep 09 2026 Sep 09 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 9/11/2026 Everett, WA WA, Everett Sep 11 2026 Sep 11 2026 $357.18 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 9/23/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Sep 23 2026 Sep 23 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 10/14/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Oct 14 2026 Oct 14 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 2026-10-26 WA, Everett Oct 26 2026 Oct 26 2026 $357.18 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 11/04/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Nov 04 2026 Nov 04 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 11/18/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Nov 18 2026 Nov 18 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 11/23/2026 Everett, WA WA, Everett Nov 23 2026 Nov 23 2026 $357.18 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 11/18/2026 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Nov 25 2026 Nov 25 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 12/02/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Dec 02 2026 Dec 02 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart

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