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.
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 7/02/2025 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Jul 02 2025 | Jul 02 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 7/07/2025 Edmonds, WA | WA, Edmonds | Jul 07 2025 | Jul 07 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 7/31/2025 Alameda, CA | CA, Alameda | Jul 31 2025 | Jul 31 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 8/06/2025 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Aug 06 2025 | Aug 06 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 8/11/2025 Edmonds, WA | WA, Edmonds | Aug 11 2025 | Aug 11 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 8/18/2025 Norfolk, VA | VA, Norfolk | Aug 18 2025 | Aug 18 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 8/20/2025 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Aug 20 2025 | Aug 20 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 9/03/2025 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Sep 03 2025 | Sep 03 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 9/03/2025 Edmonds, WA | WA, Edmonds | Sep 03 2025 | Sep 03 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 9/10/2025 Alameda, CA | CA, Alameda | Sep 10 2025 | Sep 10 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 9/24/2025 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Sep 24 2025 | Sep 24 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 9/29/2025 Norfolk, VA | VA, Norfolk | Sep 29 2025 | Sep 29 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 10/03/2025 Edmonds, WA | WA, Edmonds | Oct 03 2025 | Oct 03 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 10/15/2025 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Oct 15 2025 | Oct 15 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 10/24/2025 Alameda, CA | CA, Alameda | Oct 24 2025 | Oct 24 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 11/03/2025 Edmonds, WA | WA, Edmonds | Nov 03 2025 | Nov 03 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 11/05/2025 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Nov 05 2025 | Nov 05 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 11/19/2025 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Nov 19 2025 | Nov 19 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 12/03/2025 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Dec 03 2025 | Dec 03 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 12/12/2025 Edmonds, WA | WA, Edmonds | Dec 12 2025 | Dec 12 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 12/15/2025 Norfolk, VA | VA, Norfolk | Dec 15 2025 | Dec 15 2025 | $325 |
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RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 1/08/2038 Norfolk, VA | VA, Norfolk | Jan 08 2038 | Jan 08 2038 | $300 | Class is Full |
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 7/02/2025 San Diego, CA
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Jul 02 2025
- End Date Jul 02 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 7/07/2025 Edmonds, WA
- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date Jul 07 2025
- End Date Jul 07 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION
- Location CA, Alameda
- Start Date Jul 31 2025
- End Date Jul 31 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 8/06/2025 San Diego, CA
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Aug 06 2025
- End Date Aug 06 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION
- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date Aug 11 2025
- End Date Aug 11 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Aug 18 2025
- End Date Aug 18 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Aug 20 2025
- End Date Aug 20 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 9/03/2025 San Diego, CA
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Sep 03 2025
- End Date Sep 03 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 9/03/2025 Edmonds, WA
- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date Sep 03 2025
- End Date Sep 03 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION
- Location CA, Alameda
- Start Date Sep 10 2025
- End Date Sep 10 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Sep 24 2025
- End Date Sep 24 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Sep 29 2025
- End Date Sep 29 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 10/03/2025 Edmonds, WA
- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date Oct 03 2025
- End Date Oct 03 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Oct 15 2025
- End Date Oct 15 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION
- Location CA, Alameda
- Start Date Oct 24 2025
- End Date Oct 24 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 11/03/2025 Edmonds, WA
- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date Nov 03 2025
- End Date Nov 03 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 11/05/2025 San Diego, CA
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Nov 05 2025
- End Date Nov 05 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Nov 19 2025
- End Date Nov 19 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 12/03/2025 San Diego, CA
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Dec 03 2025
- End Date Dec 03 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION
- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date Dec 12 2025
- End Date Dec 12 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Dec 15 2025
- End Date Dec 15 2025
- Cost $325
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 1/08/2038 Norfolk, VA
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Jan 08 2038
- End Date Jan 08 2038
- Cost $300
- Class is Full