Visual Signalling (Coast Guard Approved)
This course provides a background to visual signaling including and lights, and serves as a Coast Guard approved flashing light course for mariners seeking an STCW endorsement.
Your Instructor
Christopher D. Nolan is a career mariner and educator, with decades of seaagoing experience having held command of military, commercial, and private vessels at sea. He operates Practical Navigator Training - a high quality, low cost online maritime training school.
Course Curriculum
Course Introduction and Expectations
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Overview of Visual Signaling and Pub 102
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Memorizing Morse Code
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StartIntroduction to Morse Code (6 min video) (6:01)
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StartMethod 1: The Tree Method (6 min video, 5 min reading) (5:30)
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StartMethod 2: The Visual Table Method (2 min video, 5 min reading) (1:55)
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StartMethod 3 (Instructor Favorite): The Verbal Mnemonic Method (8 min video, 5 min reading) (7:32)
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StartMorse Code Online Videos for More Practice
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StartQuiz
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.