
Celestial Navigation
Knowledge of celestial navigation is required for any license endorsed for an oceans route;
meaning more than 200 nautical miles from shore.
Celestial Navigation Course
This celestial navigation course is a directed self-study course where the student completes
lessons working at their own pace under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Basic math
skills and the ability to read, understand, and follow simple instructions and example problems are
required for successful completion of the course.
Celestial navigation is not a regularly scheduled course. Call for available scheduling options and
for a screening prior to enrollment in the class.
Celestial Navigation (200 TONS)
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 60-hour Celestial Navigation (200 Tons) course
and who presents your Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN ONE YEAR of the
completion of training, will satisfy the celestial navigation examination requirements of 46 CFR
10.215(c) and 10.401(d) for adding an “Upon Oceans” endorsement to any deck license up to
Master Not More Than 200 Gross Tons, or to a license as Master or Mate of Uninspected Fishing
Industry Vessels.
Celestial Navigation
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 80-hour Celestial Navigation course will either
satisfy the Celestial Navigation problems examination requirement to increase the scope of a
license as Mate 500/1600 Gross Tons from Near Coastal to Oceans (exam module 186XX); OR
satisfy the Celestial Navigation problems examination requirements to increase the scope of a
license as Master 500/1600 Gross Tons from Near Coastal to Oceans (exam module 206XX). This
course will NOT satisfy the Navigation General or Deck & Navigation General examination
requirements to increase the scope of a license as Mate or Master 500/1600 Gross Tons from Near
Coastal to Oceans (exam modules 187XX or 207XX).