R.F.P.N.W. Assessments Only

Ratings Forming Part of a Navigation Watch (RFPNW) Assessments Only

RFPNW Assessments Only is for mariners who currently hold their National Qualified Rating for Able Seaman, and are seeking a National to STCW Crossover for employment on vessels subject to STCW endorsements.

Mariners MUST meet the following criteria:

Hold a National Able Seaman rating with STCW endorsements for Basic Training (Basic Safety Training) and VPDSD.

Mariner assessments will be conducted on the Transas, Navi-Trainer Professional 5000 (NTPRO 5000)Mini-Bridge simulator. A mariner should be familiar with the demonstrations / assessments requirements found in NVIC 06-14. Lack of understanding or proper demonstration of the requirements may incur an additional cost or training.

Assessments are conducted by a USCG Qualified Assessor

$500.00 For 3-hour block Additional Fees apply for a longer testing period

The Scuttlebut

Any applicant who has successfully completed our 32-hour Proficiency In Survival Craft course will satisfy the Survival Craft training requirements of Section A-VI/2 and Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR12.10-3(a)(6) for any endorsement as Lifeboatman; AND if presented within one year of the completion of training, the written and practical examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.10-5 for a Lifeboatman endorsement (exam module 481xx) and the written “Survival Craft” examination requirements for service on vessels not equipped with lifeboats (exam module 441xx or 706xx).

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Compass Courses’ passion is to provide current and future seafarers with the knowledge, understanding, and proficiencies they need to be successful and safe through quality training on a reliable schedule.