Martin International offers Radar Observer courses
for Masters, Mates or towing vessel Operators seeking the Radar
Observer endorsement on the license. We offer the following U.S.C.G.
approved courses:
- Radar Observer Unlimited
- 5 day (covers oceans, inland and rivers)
- Radar Observer Inland
-4 day (covers inland & rivers)
- Radar Observer Rivers
- 3 day
- Radar Observer Recertification
- 1 day
Upon course completion, students will be able to demonstrate
proficiency in determining the movement of contact vessels, the
CPA (closest point of approach) and using a change of course or
change of speed to safely clear other vessels by the required distance.
In addition, the student will be able to determine the contact
vessel’s relative and true course. Students practice their
skills using the “Nautilus” radar simulation in various
inland and offshore scenarios.
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