PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, 2 Highlighters (different colors), Scientific Calculator (TI-30xa), Plotting Tools, Sextant (can be rented or purchased at MPT), Chart Quality Eraser, Starfinder, 1981 Nautical Almanac, Bowditch Vol. II 1981 Version, Universal Plotting Sheets
201 Oceans Navigation / Celestial Navigation
Delivered by highly qualified MPT Instructor(s), this course covers all required types of celestial navigation calculations for mates and masters. It will satisfy the Celestial Navigation Training & Assessment Requirement of STCW A-II/1, as amended for raise in scope.
Course Approval
Any applicant who has successfully completed Celestial Navigation/Oceans Navigation (500/1600 GRT) (MARTPT-107) course will satisfy the oceans navigation, professional examination requirements, Navigation General: Oceans and Navigation Problems: Oceans, for increasing the scope of the following for an endorsement as:
- Second or Third Mate of self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage from near coastal to oceans, AND
- Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels ofless than 500 or 1600 GRT from near coastal to oceans; AND
- Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT from near coastal to oceans, AND
- Master or Mate ofUninspected Fishing Industry Vessels from near coastal to oceans, AND
The Celestial Navigation training requirements of 46 CPR 11.309(a)(4)(viii) for an STCW endorsement as OICNW on vessels of 500 GT or more; and the assessments tasks 1.1.A; 1.1.B; 1.1.C; 1.1.D; 1.1.E; and 1.1.F from NVIC 12-14(Ch-2), and the assessment tasks 1.2.A, 1.2.B, 1.2.C, 2.1.A, 2.1.B, 2.1.C, and 3.1.A from NVICs 11-14(Ch-2), 10-14 (Ch-2) and 03-18.
Length: 14 days (8 hr)
This course is also an excellent refresher for Chief Mate/Master Unlimited Candidates preparing for their USCG Examinations.
Subjects Covered:
Nautical Astronomy Sextant and Altitude Correction Explanation of Nomenclature Understanding Time and Time Zones Time Ticks Sight Reduction and Lines of Position Running Fixes – Stars, Any Bodies Intercept and Azimuth Method Latitude by Polaris
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Meridian Transits – Latitude at Local Apparent Noon Time of Celestial Phenomena: Sunrise, Sunset, and Moonrise Star Identification and Selection Ocean Sailings (Parallel, Mercator, Mid Latitude, Great Circle) High Altitude Sights Voyage & Route Planning using Gnomonic Charts Estimated Time of Arrival Practical Assessments using your Sextant
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If applying for a USCG endorsement the following prerequisites apply:
- A 100 ton License or a Completion Certificate from an approved 100 ton program.
- Sufficient sea time to be eligible for the 100 ton license
- 200 Ton Master Upgrade course
Please reach out to a career counselor if you have any questions: 954 - 525 - 1014
A 100 ton License or a Completion Certificate from an approved 100 ton program.
Sufficient sea time to be eligible for the 100 ton license
200 Ton Master Upgrade course
Oceans Navigation / Celestial Navigation
Everything is being done nicely and professionally. The office staff are amazing and helpful. They love their job. You are treated with love and smiles from these great ladies. Our lecturer John is professional and dedicated. The subject was well taught. He assists and encourages his students. He is ver transparent as well. The classroom is always clean. Thanks again for another opportunity.
Oceans Navigation / Celestial Navigation
I can say with all honesty that I just couldn’t possibly see how MPT could improve any. What I mean by this is that the facility is almost flawless. Every instructor is knowledgeable as well as helpful. All the ladies up front are attentive, helpful, and knowledgeable as well. I’ve been going to MPT for all of my mariner needs since 2017 and even traveling 13 plus hours from Louisiana to do so. My reasoning behind it is because of how sure I am of the capability MPT offers you to pass any REC exam and or campus related courses. If you want full satisfaction and guarantee then I Highly recommend this facility. Thank you MPT!
Oceans Navigation / Celestial Navigation
There are excellent office staffs and instructors.
Oceans Navigation / Celestial Navigation
Awesome class. Glad I took this course with MPT.
Oceans Navigation / Celestial Navigation
Andy was an excellent instructor and made an otherwise daunting course understandable and accessible for all types of learners. I will happily sit in another class taught by Andy in the future.
Oceans Navigation / Celestial Navigation
Keep doing what you are doing, as you are doing grrrreat!
Oceans Navigation / Celestial Navigation
Andy is the best instructor ever. I will take any class that he teaches. Total commitment to teaching and hie students.
Oceans Navigation / Celestial Navigation
Pretty impressed with MPT as a whole.
Oceans Navigation / Celestial Navigation
Thanks for the great training.
Class Number | Start Date | Finish Date |
016969 | 18 Jan 2021 | 04 Feb 2021 |
016970 | 01 Mar 2021 | 18 Mar 2021 |
016971 | 12 Apr 2021 | 29 Apr 2021 |
016972 | 24 May 2021 | 10 Jun 2021 |
016973 | 05 Jul 2021 | 22 Jul 2021 |
017528 | 16 Aug 2021 | 02 Sep 2021 |
017529 | 27 Sep 2021 | 14 Oct 2021 |
017679 | 29 Nov 2021 | 16 Dec 2021 |