U.S.C.G Approved Classes | Downeast Maritime

​Ocean Navigation/ Celestial Navigation 500/1600

80 Clock Hours

Course Tuition: $1999.00 for 2 + $2195.00 for 1 500/1600 GT (DOWNMI-107)

texts $119.00

Note: 1st week is also for the 200 ton level.

Course Description:

This is a big one. Used for hundreds of years as a primary means of navigation. Even in our modern age, once you understand C-nav you will question why anyone would ever go to sea without knowing it. In the beginning it can be very challenging and somewhat abstract. Since aporoximately 1999 I have been teaching this course with very successful results. Mariners should come to class with a strong understanding of terrestrial navigation so that valuable time is not lost relearning those skills.

USCG Approval description:

Any applicant who has successfully completed your 80 hour Celestial Navigation (500/1600 Tons, Second and Third Mate unlimited tonnage) course presents you Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN ONE YEAR of the completion of training, meets the Oceans Navigation examination requirements of: Navigation General; Oceans & Navigation Problems: Oceans". Please see the Course Approval Letter here".​​