11.305—Radar-Observer certificates and qualifying courses.
(a)
A student who takes an approved course of training, which includes passing both a radar-theory examination and a practical demonstration on a simulator, and who meets the requirements of this section is entitled to an appropriate Radar-Observer certificate—
(c)
A school with an approved Radar-Observer course may issue a certificate listed in paragraph (b) of this section after the student has successfully completed the appropriate curriculum as follows:
(1)
Radar Observer (Unlimited). Classroom instruction—including demonstration and practical exercises using simulators—and examination, in the following subjects:
(A)
Radar navigation (including visual techniques)—determining positions, and detecting changes in the relative motion, of other vessels.
(B)
Collision-avoidance, including visual techniques, appropriate to the circumstances and the equipment in use.
(D)
Determining the time and distance of closest point of approach of a crossing, meeting, overtaking, or overtaken vessel.
(E)
Detecting changes of course or speed of another vessel after its initial course and speed have been established.
(F)
Applying the Navigational Rules, Chapters 30 and 34 of Title 33 U.S. Code [Commandant Instruction M16672.2C, as amended, or equivalent], and other factors to consider when determining changes of course or speed of a vessel to prevent collisions on the basis of radar observation.
(2)
Radar Observer (Inland Waters and GIWW). Classroom instruction—with emphasis on situations and problems encountered on inland waters and the GIWW, including demonstration and practical exercises using simulators—and examination, in the following subjects:
(A)
Radar navigation (including visual techniques)—determining positions, and detecting changes in the relative motion, of other vessels.
(B)
Collision-avoidance, including visual techniques, appropriate to the circumstances and the equipment in use.
(D)
Determining the time and distance of closest point of approach of a crossing, meeting, overtaking, or overtaken vessel.
(E)
Detecting changes of course or speed of another vessel after its initial course and speed have been established.
(F)
Applying the Navigational Rules, and other factors to consider when determining changes of course or speed of a vessel to prevent collisions on the basis of radar observation.
(3)
Radar Observer (Rivers). Classroom instruction—with emphasis on situations and problems encountered on rivers, including demonstration and practical exercises using simulators—and examination, in the following subjects:
(F)
Measurement of ranges and bearings, recognizing limited use of radar bearings in curving, narrow channels.
(A)
Radar navigation (including visual techniques)—determining positions, and detecting changes in the relative motion, of other vessels.
(B)
Collision-avoidance, including visual techniques, appropriate to the circumstances and the equipment in use.
(C)
Applying the Navigational Rules, and other factors to consider when determining changes of course or speed of a vessel to prevent collisions on the basis of radar observation.
(4)
Radar Observer (Unlimited: Renewal). Classroom instruction—including demonstration and practical exercises using simulators—and examination, in the following subjects:
(A)
Radar navigation (including visual techniques)—determining positions, and detecting changes in the relative motion, of other vessels.
(B)
Collision-avoidance, including visual techniques, appropriate to the circumstances and the equipment in use.
(D)
Determining the time and distance of closest point of approach of a crossing, meeting, overtaking, or overtaken vessel.
(E)
Detecting changes of course or speed of another vessel after its initial course and speed have been established.
(F)
Applying the Navigational Rules, and other factors to consider when determining changes of course or speed of a vessel to prevent collisions on the basis of radar observation.
(5)
Radar Observer (Inland Waters and GIWW: Renewal). Classroom instruction—including demonstration and practical exercises using simulators—and examination, in the interpretation and analysis of radar information, including:
(i)
Radar navigation (including visual techniques—determining positions, and detecting changes in the relative motion, of other vessels.
(ii)
Collision-avoidance, including visual techniques, appropriate to the circumstances and the equipment in use.
(iv)
Determining the time and distance of closest point of approach of a crossing, meeting, overtaking, or overtaken vessel.
(v)
Detecting changes of course or speed of another vessel after its initial course and speed have been established.
(vi)
Applying the Navigational Rules, and other factors to consider when determining changes of course or speed of a vessel to prevent collisions on the basis of radar observation.
(6)
Radar Observer (Rivers: Renewal). Classroom instruction—including demonstration and practical exercises using simulators—and examination, in the interpretation and analysis of radar information, including:
(i)
Radar navigation (including visual techniques)—determining positions, and detecting changes in the relative motion, of other vessels.
(ii)
Collision-avoidance, including visual techniques, appropriate to the circumstances and the equipment in use.
(iii)
Applying the Navigational Rules, and other factors to consider when determining changes of course or speed of a vessel to prevent collisions on the basis of radar observation.
[CGD 94-041, 62 FR 11303, Mar. 11, 1997]