STAR Center has scheduled the following five operational-level classes for early 2026. The dates listed below will be the only offerings of these particular OICNW courses at STAR Center for 2026.
- Five-day Original Radar Observer Unlimited: January 5 to 9
- Four-day ARPA: January 13 to 16
- Two-week Celestial Navigation (Operational Level): January 19 to 30
- Five-day Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch Basic Meteorology: February 2 to 6
- Two-week GMDSS: April 13 to 24
All eligible AMO members and applicants in need of this training are welcome to submit an online application to attend.
Again, the dates listed will be the only offerings of these Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch classes for 2026 at STAR Center.
These original classes provide specific training for those who may need it, and to meet STCW OICNW Basic Meteorology and Celestial Navigation training and assessment requirements. Basic Meteorology is also offered for ongoing professional development, as well as meeting regulatory needs. In addition, the Celestial Navigation course is approved to increase the scope to oceans and remove the near coastal limitation for MMC endorsements less than 1,600 GT.
Any questions regarding these courses should be directed to STAR Center Head of Deck Department Jeffrey Jones at (800) 942-3220 Ext. 7721 or via .
Enrollment questions or applications should be directed to Student Services at (800) 942-3220 Ext. 201 or via .