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.

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.
 
To schedule a Radar Recertification exam in San Diego or Alameda, CA, please call our Student Services office at (619)263-1638. 

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 1/27/2025 Edmonds, WA WA, Edmonds Jan 27 2025 Jan 27 2025 $325 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 2/17/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Feb 17 2025 Feb 17 2025 $325 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 3/04/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Mar 04 2025 Mar 04 2025 $325 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 2025-03-21 CA, San Diego Mar 21 2025 Mar 21 2025 $325 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 6/16/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jun 16 2025 Jun 16 2025 $325 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 8/18/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Aug 18 2025 Aug 18 2025 $325 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 9/29/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Sep 29 2025 Sep 29 2025 $325 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 12/15/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Dec 15 2025 Dec 15 2025 $325 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 1/08/2038 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jan 08 2038 Jan 08 2038 $300 Class is Full
RADAR OBSERVER RECERTIFICATION 2038-01-08 CA, San Diego Jan 08 2038 Jan 08 2038 $300 Class is Full

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