Search & Rescue (Operational Level) (MARTPT-447)
Course 209

Satisfy your Respond to a Distress Signal at Sea training requirements for Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) and complete the necessary Search and Rescue assessments along the way! Learn about the various publications and methods utilized to Respond to a Distress Signal at Sea. Contact the Student Services Office for availability.

Preparing for Search & Rescue (Operational Level) (MARTPT-447)

Course Description

Search and Rescue (SAR): OICNW - Course #209
 
This 2 day course provides the candidate with knowledge of the contents of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR), and the procedures necessary to respond to a distress signal at sea.
 
This course will satisfy the following:
  • The respond to a "Distress Signal at Sea" training requirements of Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010; and 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(iii); AND
  • The assessment tasks 6.1 from NVICs 12-14(Ch-2), 6.1.A from NVIC 02-18, and assessment tasks 3.7.A and 4.1.A from NVIC 13-14(Ch-l); AND
  • The requirements of Table A-II/3 of the STCW Code, as amended, and 46 CFR 11.317 for certification as a Master on Vessels of Less Than 500 GT Limited to Near Coastal Waters and 11.321 for OICNW on Vessels of Less Than 500 GT Limited to Near Coastal Waters.
 
Applicants who have successfully completed our course need not present completed Task Control Sheets for these assessments in application for STCW certification.
 
Subjects Include:
Administration and International Provisions
Communications
Operating Procedures
SAR Resources
Navigation
Search Areas
Search Patterns


2 day class in Fort Lauderdale

  1. Class 25753
    17 Jul 2025 to 18 Jul 2025
  2. Class 25885
    05 Sep 2025 to 06 Sep 2025
  3. Class 25713
    16 Oct 2025 to 17 Oct 2025
  4. Class 25663
    04 Dec 2025 to 05 Dec 2025
  5. Class 25837
    22 Jan 2026 to 23 Jan 2026
  6. Class 25838
    19 Mar 2026 to 20 Mar 2026
  7. Class 26123
    07 May 2026 to 08 May 2026
  8. Class 26124
    25 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026
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Required Materials

PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencils, Highlighter, Calculator, Eraser, plotting equipment (triangle, parallel ruler, dividers, etc.)

 

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Testimonials

Kevin was great! I hope to have him for many more classes while I’m here
Matthew, Friday May 2019
Search & Rescue (Operational Level) (MARTPT-447)
Keep doing what you all are doing! Fantastic job.
Felix, Wednesday April 2017
Search & Rescue (Operational Level) (MARTPT-447)
Jerold, Friday April 2014
Search & Rescue (Operational Level) (MARTPT-447)