Visual Communications (Flashing Light)

Course Summary:

This course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-II/1 as amended for the function Visual signaling and English language at the Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage.

This course is usually on demand. Call to inquire about an appointment to complete the course requirements.

Course Length:

PER NVIC 03-14: This course does not have a minimum length.

Class Size:

16 Students

Pre-Registration is Required

Cost:

$ 100

Prerequisites:

None.

Course Details:

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Visual Communications (Flashing Light) (CMTIVA-542) course will satisfy:

⦁ The Visual Signaling training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(vi) and 11.319(a) (4)(vi) for STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW)
(Operational Level); AND

⦁ The Visual Signaling standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.309(a)(3) and 11.319(a)(3); STCW Code Section A-II/1 and Table A-II/1, as amended 2010, meeting
the National Assessment Guidelines from NVICs 12-14(Ch-5) and 02-18(Ch-3) Tasks 8.1 and 8.2.

Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed “Task
Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification.