RADAR 


ARPA Endorsement

This 32 hour course meets USCG and STCW-95 requirements for the original ARPA endorsement as well as satisfying renewal requirements for unlimited radar observer. $627 class fee. Click here for schedule.

Unlimited 40-Hour Original

The five-day original radar endorsement class is a U.S.Coast Guard approved program designed to meet licensing criteria of individuals manning vessels over 200 gross tons on ocean routes or any vessel over 300 gross tons. Any individual successfully completing the course will be certified as "RADAR OBSERVER - UNLIMITED" $369 class fee. Click here for schedule.

Unlimited 24-Hour Recertification

This class is designed to meet the needs of individuals renewing their radar observer endorsement and who would like instruction and refresher time on direct and transfer plotting problems. Recommended for any individual who is not actively doing direct scope or transfer plotting. $202 class fee. Click here for schedule.

Unlimited 8-Hour Refresher

The one-day recertification class consists of the exam and does not include instruction on plotting. This class is recommended for individuals actively plotting on scopes or ARPA systems. $145 class fee. Click here for schedule.

24-Hour Original "Rivers"

Meets federal requirements for operators of towing vessels of 26 feet or more in length operating solely on rivers. Plotting is not required. $214 class fee. Click here for schedule.

8-Hour Refresher "Rivers"

$145 class fee. Click here for schedule.

NOTE: The Commanding Officer at the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center has authorized the verification of the identity of students enrolled in Coast Guard approved courses. Click here for more information.

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July 7, 2008