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 1/28/2026 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Jan 28 2026 Jan 28 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 2/04/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Feb 04 2026 Feb 04 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 2/13/2026 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Feb 13 2026 Feb 13 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 2/25/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Feb 25 2026 Feb 25 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 3/19/2026 Everett, WA WA, Everett Mar 19 2026 Mar 19 2026 $359.13 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 3/20/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Mar 20 2026 Mar 20 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 3/25/2026 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Mar 27 2026 Mar 27 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 4/07/2026 Everett, WA WA, Everett Apr 08 2026 Apr 08 2026 $359.13 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 4/13/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Apr 13 2026 Apr 13 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 5/06/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego May 06 2026 May 06 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 5/07/2026 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda May 07 2026 May 07 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 5/12/2026 Everett, WA WA, Everett May 13 2026 May 13 2026 $359.13 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 5/20/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego May 20 2026 May 20 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
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 7/01/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Jul 01 2026 Jul 01 2026 $325.00 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 7/02/2026 Edmonds, WA WA, Everett Jul 02 2026 Jul 02 2026 $359.13 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 8/17/2026 Edmonds, WA WA, Everett Aug 17 2026 Aug 17 2026 $359.13 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 19 2026 Aug 19 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 Edmonds, WA WA, Everett Sep 11 2026 Sep 11 2026 $359.13 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 10/30/2026 Edmonds, WA WA, Everett Oct 30 2026 Oct 30 2026 $359.13 Add To Cart

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