Required for offshore operation — the radar endorsement tests plotting, ARPA, and collision avoidance.
50
questions
60 minutes
time limit
70%
passing score
⚠ Primarily practical application — radar plotting and collision avoidance scenarios
The Radar Observer endorsement is required for any captain operating on ocean or near-coastal routes in reduced visibility. The exam is entirely radar-focused: theory, antenna operation, sea and rain clutter, relative motion plotting, ARPA, and applying radar information to COLREGS collision avoidance decisions. It's a specialized test that rewards systematic practice.
Who this is for
Any captain holding an OUPV or master's license who operates offshore or in areas of restricted visibility where radar is required.
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