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This advanced 80-hour course covers the required theory, assessments and examinations required to increase your U.S. deck license from Near Coastal to Oceans or the Celestial Navigation training requirements for OICNW.  Topics include:  Celestial Theory, Star Identification, Sight Reductions, Sailings, ETA, Running Fix, Solar Observations and use of the Nautical Almanac.  Students will be provided with an online study package to review Navigation General topics outside of Celestial and Oceans Navigation in preparation for the final examination.

Prerequisites: Coastal Navigation Experience or Coastal/Terrestrial Navigation Training

Required Materials:

1. Lined Notebook
2. Scientific Calculator (TI-36 or TI-30xa)
3. Plotting Tools (Parallel Rulers and Dividers)
4. Pencils and Pens
5. Highlighters

 

COURSE DATES:

  • February 3 – 14, 2020
  • May 11 – 22, 2020
  • October 12 – 23, 2020
 

USCG Approval:

Any applicant successfully completing your Celestial Navigation (NOREMI-107) course will satisfy: 

1) the Oceans Navigation professional examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j) to increase the scope of an endorsement as Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels of less than 500 / 1600 GRT from Near Coastal to Oceans; AND 

2) the Navigation General professional examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j) to increase the scope of an endorsement as Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels of less than 500 / 1600 GRT from Near Coastal to Oceans; AND 

3) the Celestial Navigation training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4) for STCW endorsements as OICNW on vessels of 500 GT or more.

PRICE: $2,750.00 USD

***NMI does not provide formal advice regarding USCG license eligibility and cannot guarantee an individual’s eligibility for any specific license or credential.  NMI accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or validity of general information provided. Information is provided purely as a courtesy, convenience and without cost.  Individuals seeking confirmation of eligibility for any specific USCG license or credential must contact the USCG directly for an evaluation.

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