Improving the Understanding of Maritime Navigation and USCG Licensing 

Tall Ship Sailors

Military Members

License Prep Online Courses

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Online Courses:
All the following courses are available completely online, with online testing.  Check out the Student Portal for more details about these courses, or contact the instructor for the more details about the courses.  

• Able Seafarer
• 100 Ton Master or Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels
• 100 to 200 ton upgrade (master or mate)
• Oceans/Celestial Navigation
• Sailing Endorsement
• Assistance Towing Endorsement
• Radar Observer Unlimited and Combined Radar/ARPA
• Radar Recertification
• Lifeboat Operator (PSC) - Limited - for Tall Ships Members

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Coast Guard Approved Online Courses

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USCG License Preparation

Studying for your exam or just interested in professional maritime navigation?  Check out the many free or discount courses including Maneuvering Boards, Celestial Navigation, and Chart Plotting, among others. 

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Celestial Navigation

Learning celestial navigation?  Check out our two master classes available for free. 

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Practical Navigator has two AI instructors:

Practical Navigator Study Buddy is knowledgeable about Practical Navigator specific exams at the 100 ton level. The agent will not divulge specific questions but will help you prepare for these specific exams.  

The Ghost of Nathaniel Bowditch is knowledgeable about USCG licensing regulations in general and Practical Navigator courses. The agent can answer questions about content on any CG deck exam at any level, as well as general license queries.  

AI Agents sometimes it hallucinate. If an answer is not good, or if you have any doubt, feel free to contact the instructors! 

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