1-day Radar Observer Recertification course
This one day course will satisfy the USCG requirements for the renewal of any radar observer
endorsement and covers a review of collision avoidance plotting techniques. The USCG approval
reads:
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.
To qualify for this course the student must hold a license endorsed for any radar observer.
5-day Radar Observer (Unlimited) course
This five day course will satisfy the USCG requirements for adding an unlimited radar observer
endorsement to any deck license and covers radar theory, operation, navigation and collision
avoidance plotting. The USCG approval reads:
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 5-day Radar Observer (Unlimited) course will
satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 10.480 for an endorsement as Radar Observer (Unlimited).
There are no prerequisite licenses or courses.
All radar observer courses are scheduled by appointment only, one student at a time.
