Radar Observer Endorsement

    A Radar Observer endorsement is required for:

  • All ocean routes
  • All Towing Vessel greater than 26 feet with the exception of
    commercial assistance towing operations
  • All licenses with tonnage limitations over 200 gross tons.

    Radar observer endorsements are issued as:

  • Unlimited (all waters)
  • Inland (all inland waters)
  • Rivers (inland rivers only).

    Columbia Pacific Maritime offers the following two radar observer courses
    by appointment seven days a week to a maximum of two students at a
    time.

    Unlimited Radar Observer
    For the original issue of an unlimited radar observer
    endorsement

    Radar Observer Recertification
    For the renewal of any radar observer endorsement

    To schedule a radar observer course call (503) 841-6066 and ask for Pat.
    She can take your registration information over the phone.

Columbia Pacific Maritime Courses

Radar Observer Course
    Any applicant who has successfully completed you 5-day Radar Observer
    (Unlimited) course will satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 10.480 for an
    endorsement as Radar Observer (Unlimited).

Radar Observer Recertification Course
    Any applicant who has successfully completed your 1-day Radar
    Observer Recertification course will satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR
    10.480(d) for renewal of any Radar Observer endorsement.
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