Upon successful completion of the training, you will have the requisite knowledge of the following subject areas:
- Administration and Internal Provisions, Communications, Operating Procedures, SAR Resources, Navigation, Search Areas and Search Patterns.
Duration
This online course is based on a 16 hour in-person course.
System Requirements
Internet access is required. The preferred web browser is Google Chrome, but you may use Edge or Safari if necessary.
Approvals
USCG
Any applicant who has successfully completed your Search & Rescue (Operational Level) (NOREMI-447) course will satisfy:
- The Search & Rescue training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(iii) for STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) for vessels of 500 GT (ITC) or more (Operational Level); AND
- The Search & Rescue 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 NVIC 12-14(Ch-7) Task 6.1 and NVIC 02-18(Ch-5) Task 6.1.A; AND
- The Search & Rescue standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.321(a)(2): STCW Code Section A-II/3 and Table A-II/3, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 13-14(Ch-5) Task 4.1.
Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed Task Control Sheets for these assessments in application for STCW certification.
Dominica
This online course satisfies the requirements of the Respond to a Distress Signal at Sea training requirements of Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010; for Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels greater than 500 gross tons; AND the requirements of Table A-II/3 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010 for certification as a Master on Vessels of Less Than 500 GT Limited to Near Coastal Waters and for OICNW on Vessels of Less Than 500 GT Limited to Near Coastal Waters.
Assessments
Written Examination
This course consists of one written exam: Search and Rescue. This exam contains 20 questions and requires a 70% passing score. The written exam can be taken online through HALO° Exams. You will receive 3 attempts for your exam. If you fail all 3 attempts, you must pay a retake fee of $50.00.
Practical Assessment
The course includes online content and online examination through HALO Exam Monitoring System, but requires a 1 day, on-site simulator session to complete the required STCW practical assessments.
- U.S. Licenses
On-site practical assessments are required per USCG approval guidelines. For scheduling, please contact our Registration Office at 508-992-4025 or at .
- International Licenses
On-site practical assessments are required per USCG approval guidelines. For scheduling, please contact our Registration Office at 508-992-4025 or at .
Assessment Facility Location
In-person assessments can be completed at the following location:
- Northeast Maritime Institute: Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA
