RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED)

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 National Assessment Guidelines from...

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 15 

Any 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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Courses Location Start Date End Date Cost
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 12/09/2024 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Dec 09 2024 Dec 13 2024 $1000 Class is Full
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 1/06/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jan 06 2025 Jan 10 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 1/20/2025 Edmonds, WA WA, Edmonds Jan 20 2025 Jan 24 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 2/17/2025 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Feb 17 2025 Feb 21 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 2025-03-03 WA, Edmonds Mar 03 2025 Mar 07 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 3/10/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Mar 10 2025 Mar 14 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 3/24/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Mar 24 2025 Mar 28 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 2025-04-14 WA, Edmonds Apr 14 2025 Apr 18 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 4/28/2025 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Apr 28 2025 May 02 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 5/12/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk May 12 2025 May 16 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 6/16/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Jun 16 2025 Jun 20 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 7/07/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jul 07 2025 Jul 11 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 8/04/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Aug 04 2025 Aug 08 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 8/04/2025 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Aug 04 2025 Aug 08 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 9/22/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Sep 22 2025 Sep 26 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 9/29/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Sep 29 2025 Oct 03 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 10/27/2025 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Oct 27 2025 Oct 31 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 12/08/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Dec 08 2025 Dec 12 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 12/08/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Dec 08 2025 Dec 12 2025 $1100 Add To Cart

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