RATING FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH (RFPNW) 9/04/2025 San Diego, CA

RATING FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH (RFPNW)

Mariners that successfully complete our Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) course will satisfy the specific assessments below of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) No. 06-14 for Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as RFPNW.

 

Through the use of classroom presentation discussing the Rules of the Road, proper ship handling procedures, and our simulator, candidates will demonstrate the specific practical assessment skills below that are needed for a Rating Forming Part of A Navigational Watch (RFPNW) with no restrictions. 

 

The following RFPNW assessments will be satisfied by successful completion of this course:
NVIC 06-14(Ch-3) Tasks 1.1.A, 1.1.B, 1.1.C, 1.2.A, 1.2.B, 1.2.C, 1.2.D, 1.2.E, 1.2.F, 1.2.G, 1.2.H, 1.2.I, 1.3.A, 1.3.B, 2.1.A, 2.1.B, 2.1.C, 3.1.A, 3.2.A, 3.3.A, 3.3.B, 3.4.A, 3.4.B, 3.5.A, 3.5.B., 3.6A1, 3.6B1.

Please refer to the USCG NVIC 06-14 for more details.

Applicants using this approval to apply for endorsement as RFPNW must also:
 
⦁ Document at least 60 days of seagoing service as specified in 46 CFR 10.232(b) that involves experience associated with navigational watchkeeping functions and involves the performance of duties carried out under the direct supervision of a deck officer or qualified STCW deck rating; AND
 
⦁ Present evidence of maintaining the standards of competence in Basic Training as specified in 46 CFR 12.602; AND

 
Any applicant who has successfully completed your Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) (MARINS-408) course will satisfy: The training requirements of 46 CFR 12.605(a)(2)(ii); AND The standards of competence required by 46 CFR 12.605(a)(3); STCW Code Section A-II/4 and Table A-II/4, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 06-14(Ch-6) Tasks 1.1.A, 1.1.B, 1.1.C, 1.2.A, 1.2.B, 1.2.C, 1.2.D, 1.2.E, 1.2.F, 1.2.G, 1.2.H, 1.2.I, 1.3.A, 1.3.B, 2.1.A, 2.1.B, 2.1.C, 3.1.A, 3.2.A, 3.3.A, 3.3.B, 3.4.A, 3.4.B, 3.5.A, 3.5.B, 3.6.A1, and 3.6.B1. Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed “Task Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification. Applicants using this approval to apply for endorsement as RFPNW must also: ⦁ Document at least 60 days of seagoing service as specified in 46 CFR 10.232(b) that involves experience associated with navigational watchkeeping functions and involves the performance of duties carried out under the direct supervision of a deck officer or qualified STCW deck rating; AND ⦁ Present evidence of maintaining the standards of competence in Basic Training as specified in 46 CFR 12.602.
  • Course
  • RATING FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH (RFPNW)
  • Location
  • San Diego, CA
  • Start Date
  • September 4, 2025
  • End Date
  • September 5, 2025
  • Cost
  • $750.00
Courses Location Start Date End Date Cost
RATING FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH (RFPNW) San Diego, CA September 4, 2025
 September 5, 2025 $750.00
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