RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION
- Format 8 Hours
Course Description
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
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/.
To schedule a Radar Recertification exam in San Diego or Alameda, CA, please call our Student Services office at (619)263-1638.
Class Requirements
CALL to schedule: (866) 300-5984
Training Certificate of Completion
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.
Available Dates
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- Session RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 10/28/2024 San Diego, CA
- Date Oct 28 2024 to Oct 28 2024
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 300
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- Session RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 2/17/2025 Norfolk, VA
- Date Feb 17 2025 to Feb 17 2025
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 325
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- Session RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 3/04/2025 Norfolk, VA
- Date Mar 04 2025 to Mar 04 2025
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 325
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- Session RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 6/16/2025 Norfolk, VA
- Date Jun 16 2025 to Jun 16 2025
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 325
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- Session RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 8/18/2025 Norfolk, VA
- Date Aug 18 2025 to Aug 18 2025
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 325
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- Session RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 9/29/2025 Norfolk, VA
- Date Sep 29 2025 to Sep 29 2025
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 325
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- Session RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 12/15/2025 Norfolk, VA
- Date Dec 15 2025 to Dec 15 2025
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 325
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- Session RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 2038-01-08
- Date Jan 08 2038 to Jan 08 2038
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 300
- Class is Full
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- Session RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 1/08/2038 Norfolk, VA
- Date Jan 08 2038 to Jan 08 2038
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 300
- Class is Full
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