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...

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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RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 5/12/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk May 12 2025 May 16 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
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RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 2025-06-23 WA, Edmonds Jun 23 2025 Jun 27 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
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RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 8/04/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Aug 04 2025 Aug 08 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
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RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 9/22/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Sep 22 2025 Sep 26 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
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RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 2025-10-13 WA, Edmonds Oct 13 2025 Oct 17 2025 $1100 Add To Cart
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RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 2025-11-10 WA, Edmonds Nov 10 2025 Nov 14 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
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 2025-12-15 WA, Edmonds Dec 15 2025 Dec 19 2025 $1100 Add To Cart

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