NAVIGATION 
INSTRUCTOR

NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

Navigation Instructor Certification is granted through an application process and demonstration of competency.

HOW DO I BECOME A NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR?

COASTAL NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR

Open to the knowledgeable navigator by application. Approved Instructors will be able to examine for and award the Basic Coastal Navigation and the Intermediate Coastal Navigation standards.

COASTAL NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR

 

CELESTIAL NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR

Open to the knowledgeable celestial navigator by application. Approved Instructors will be able to examine for and award the Celestial Navigation standard.
CELESTIAL NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR

 

ADVANCED NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR

Open by application to candidates with advanced knowledge in pilotage, weather, and the use of radar and other navigation-oriented electronics. Approved Instructors will be able to examine for and award the Advanced Navigation standard.
ADVANCED NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR

 

INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION 2022

Effective January 1, 2022, a revised recertification procedure has been adopted. Please see the following documents for information.

DOWNLOAD CRUISING INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION ROADMAP 2022

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