RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED)
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED)
This course is designed to train deck officers and those seeking a license in the proper use of radar for risk assessment, collision avoidance and navigation as required by Table A-II/1 of the Standards for Training and Certification of Watchkeepers (STCW) Code as amended. Various exercises will be initiated to provide the student with the knowledge required to properly use the radar and to recognize potential threats and determine proper action to avoid these threats utilizing the applicable Rules of the Road.
Mariners that successfully complete Maritime Institute's Radar Observer (Unlimited) course (MARINS 399), including successful demonstration of all practical assessments, will satisfy:
- The radar observer training requirements of 46 CFR 11.480(d) for an endorsement as Radar Observer (Unlimited); AND
- The radar observer training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(ii), 11.317(a)(3)(vi), 11.319(a)(4)(ii), and 11.321(a)(3)(vi); AND
- The radar observer standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.309(a)(3) and 11.319(a)(3); STCW Code Section A-II/1 and Table A-II/1, as amended 2010, meeting the...
This course is designed to train deck officers and those seeking a license in the proper use of radar for risk assessment, collision avoidance and navigation as required by Table A-II/1 of the Standards for Training and Certification of Watchkeepers (STCW) Code as amended. Various exercises will be initiated to provide the student with the knowledge required to properly use the radar and to recognize potential threats and determine proper action to avoid these threats utilizing the applicable Rules of the Road.
Mariners that successfully complete Maritime Institute's Radar Observer (Unlimited) course (MARINS 399), including successful demonstration of all practical assessments, will satisfy:
- The radar observer training requirements of 46 CFR 11.480(d) for an endorsement as Radar Observer (Unlimited); AND
- The radar observer training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(ii), 11.317(a)(3)(vi), 11.319(a)(4)(ii), and 11.321(a)(3)(vi); AND
- The radar observer standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.309(a)(3) and 11.319(a)(3); STCW Code Section A-II/1 and Table A-II/1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVICs 12-14(Ch-6) and 02-18(Ch-4) Tasks 1.4.A, 1.4.B, 3.1, 3.2A, 3.2.B, 3.3.A, and 3.4; AND
- The radar observer standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.317(a)(2) and 11.321(a)(2); STCW Code Section A-II/3 and Table A-II/3, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 13-14(Ch-4) Tasks 1.8.A and 1.8.B.
Required Course Tools (These tools will be loaned to you in class and available for purchase):
Weems and Plath Triangle #101 (2 Triangles are required)
Weems and Plath Ultralight Divider/Compass #176
Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator
Weems and Plath 15Any applicant who has successfully completed your Radar Observer (Unlimited) (MARINS-399) course will satisfy: The radar observer training requirements of 46 CFR 11.480(d) for an endorsement as Radar Observer (Unlimited); AND The radar observer training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(ii), 11.317(a)(3)(vi), 11.319(a)(4)(ii), and 11.321(a)(3)(vi); AND The radar observer standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.309(a)(3) and 11.319(a)(3); STCW Code Section A-II/1 and Table A-II/1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVICs 12-14(Ch-6) and 02-18(Ch-4) Tasks 1.4.A, 1.4.B, 3.1, 3.2A, 3.2.B, 3.3.A, and 3.4; AND The radar observer standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.317(a)(2) and 11.321(a)(2); STCW Code Section A-II/3 and Table A-II/3, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 13-14(Ch-4) Tasks 1.8.A and 1.8.B. Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed “Task Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification.
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- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date May 12 2025
- End Date May 16 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED)
- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date May 19 2025
- End Date May 23 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED)
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Jun 16 2025
- End Date Jun 20 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 2025-06-23
- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date Jun 23 2025
- End Date Jun 27 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 7/07/2025 Norfolk, VA
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Jul 07 2025
- End Date Jul 11 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED)
- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date Jul 14 2025
- End Date Jul 18 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 8/04/2025 Norfolk, VA
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Aug 04 2025
- End Date Aug 08 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 8/04/2025 Alameda, CA
- Location CA, Alameda
- Start Date Aug 04 2025
- End Date Aug 08 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 2025-09-15
- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date Sep 15 2025
- End Date Sep 19 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED)
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Sep 22 2025
- End Date Sep 26 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED)
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Sep 29 2025
- End Date Oct 03 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 2025-10-13
- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date Oct 13 2025
- End Date Oct 17 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED)
- Location CA, Alameda
- Start Date Oct 27 2025
- End Date Oct 31 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 2025-11-10
- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date Nov 10 2025
- End Date Nov 14 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 12/08/2025 Norfolk, VA
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Dec 08 2025
- End Date Dec 12 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 12/08/2025 San Diego, CA
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Dec 08 2025
- End Date Dec 12 2025
- Cost $1100
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- Courses RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 2025-12-15
- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date Dec 15 2025
- End Date Dec 19 2025
- Cost $1100
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