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Radar Observer Endorsement Question

Posted on December 18, 2019 by

The question is “Does the Radar Observer Endorsement still need to be renewed?” The answer is YES, a Radar Observer Endorsement is still required to be renewed every five-years to keep the endorsement on your Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). What … Continue reading →

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Radar Renewal – 7 days a week

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

Radar Renewals at Columbia Pacific Maritime are available seven-days a week again. We have recently purchased a fourth PC radar simulator that is dedicated to Radar Renewals only. Our one-day USCG approved Radar Recertification course includes both instruction and examination … Continue reading →

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Able Seaman (AB) Endorsement; Who Needs One?

Posted on September 9, 2017 by

With a few exceptions federal regulations require sailors working on deck of seagoing vessels greater than 100 gross registered tons (GRT) to be credentialed. meaning they must hold a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsement as either Able Seaman (AB) or Ordinary … Continue reading →

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Radar Observer Endorsement: What is it and who need it

Posted on January 22, 2017 by

Title 46 CFR 11.480 establishes the Radar Observer Endorsement as an MMC National Officer endorsement. It may be issued with any of three routes: Radar Observer (Unlimited) is valid on any waters. Radar Observer (Inland and Gulf Coast Intercoastal Waterways) … Continue reading →

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Grandfathering of Towing Endorsements

Posted on January 16, 2017 by

There is a grandfathering regulations in Title 46 CFR 11.463 for towing vessel endorsements that could still benefit mariners. Mariners who met the training and service requirements for towing vessels before May 21, 2001, and have maintained a valid Coast … Continue reading →

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Radar Observer Information

Posted on January 15, 2017 by

Recent changes in federal regulations have changed the Radar Observer endorsement from a license requirement to a manning requirement. Title 46 CFR 11.815 states: All deck officers, including the master, on towing vessels greater than 26 feet and inspected vessels … Continue reading →

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